Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
Charlotte, NC 2022
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
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We are pleased to announce that the next Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event will take place in Charlotte, NC on April 9-10, 2022! A Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series (YCS) is a big, exciting 2-day event that takes place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend to compete for exclusive prizes, earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier, and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. In addition to the main Championship Series tournament, there are numerous Public Events, such as Win-A-Mat, Speed Duel, Attack of the Giant Card!!, and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event. COVID-19 Restrictions for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte 2022 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to protect the safety of its attendees. Each attendee 5 years and older will be required to show proof of being up to date and fully vaccinated before entry (this requirement may change depending on authorization of vaccines for the under 5 age group. We will update this FAQ as the situation evolves). To be up to date and fully vaccinated, an attendee must have received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, plus their recommended Booster dose if eligible, at least two weeks prior to the event.
To assist with the COVID-19 restrictions, KDE-US has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass. Duelists can sign up for free at https://clear.app.link/YUGIOHEVENTS and then upload their vaccination information with CLEAR to create a Yu-Gi-Oh! Event Pass that can be easily shown on their phone. Children under the age of 5 will not be required to show proof of vaccination, but instead must show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. The test must be a molecular or antigen test with Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Home tests will not be accepted. The documentation must show the test result, the type of test, the entity issuing the test, and the date of test. Attendees who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition must instead show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. In addition to the requirements listed above for showing proof of a negative test, these attendees must provide documentation from a healthcare provider verifying that the attendee has a medical exemption from vaccination. This verification must state the attendee’s name, the fact that the attendee is medically exempt, and must be signed by a healthcare provider. KONAMI will be checking proof of vaccination, proof of negative test results, and medical exemption documentation at the entrance of the event. KONAMI reserves the right to refuse entry to attendees who do not comply with this policy. Face Masks must be worn at all times during the event.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
How to Register for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte 2022
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Date & LocationApril 9 - April 10 Charlotte Convention Center |
Location & Travel |
TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION
Q: What is the closest airport to YCS Charlotte 2022? A: Nearest Airport(s):
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport? A: Q: Are there any nearby Hotels? A:
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Event Schedule (Main Event) |
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** EVENT SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** |
Public Event Schedule |
Public Events Saturday
Sunday
Registration for ongoing Public Events begins at the event’s start time. Registration for all non-ongoing Public Events begins approximately one hour before the event is scheduled to begin. |
FAQ |
YCS INFORMATION
Q: What happens at a YCS? A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes; earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. In addition to the main Championship Series tournament, there are numerous Public Events, like Win-A-Mat, Speed Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS (Duel Links), Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL (MASTER DUEL) and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event. Q: Are there any COVID requirements or procedures we must follow at the YCS? A: Yes, please see the COVID-19 restrictions for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte 2022 section near the top of the FAQ. Q: I registered for YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022. How do I claim my priority registration for YCS Charlotte 2022? A: Duelists that registered for YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022 will be able to register for YCS Charlotte 2022 48 hours before registration opens to the public. You register through the same website as you did for YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022. The website will allow you to register if you are signed into the same account as you were when you registered for YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022. If you have any trouble registering, please reach out to ygoreg@thesidedeck.com for assistance. Q: I won a VIP Qualifier for either, YCS Charlotte 2020, YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022. Can I get VIP status for YCS Charlotte 2022? A: Duelists that earned VIP status for either YCS Charlotte 2020, YCS Pasadena 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022 will be able to redeem that VIP status for YCS Charlotte 2022. If you have any trouble registering, please reach out to ygoreg@thesidedeck.com for assistance. Q: Why are rounds 45 minutes for YCS Charlotte 2022? *NEW* A: Thanks to the experience gained through Remote Duel events, we have seen some promising side effects of extending Rounds to 50 minutes to help accommodate difficulties inherent in Remote Duel. So, we are taking this opportunity as our return to in-person YCS to test the effect of extending the length of Rounds by 5 minutes. This is a test for this event and is not guaranteed to continue at future events. As you are Dueling your way to becoming the next YCS Champion, please feel free to stop by the main stage and offer any feedback to the KONAMI representative to help us better understand the effects of this test! Q: When can I register for YCS Charlotte 2022? A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete at YCS Charlotte 2022.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS? A: Deck Lists are due by 10:00 AM ET Friday April 8th, 2022.
Once a Deck List has been submitted it can no longer be changed. Q: How do I check in at the YCS? A: Registered Duelists just need to arrive onsite at the Charlotte Convention Center between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Friday April 8th and follow the signs to check in and confirm your seat in the YCS. At this time Duelists will receive their booster packs once they are confirmed at Check-In and their vaccination status verified. Q: If Online Registration is sold out, is there anything I can do to participate at YCS Charlotte 2022? A: Duelists who register have two deadlines to meet or their seats are forfeit. Any seats that become available will only be open to Duelists on site at the Charlotte Convention Center on Friday April 8th, 2022. There is NO GUARANTEE any seats will become available if Online Registration sells out, so if you are not local to or planning to be in Charlotte, NC on the weekend of the YCS, we do not recommend you arrange travel and hotel without a confirmed seat to compete in the YCS. Seating will be limited, and Public events alone are no reason to travel long distances. There will be more YCS, so please keep that in mind if you are unable to register for this particular event. Q: What Security information should I know for the YCS? A: There will be security personnel and local police onsite at the YCS. Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the YCS? A: Tournament Organizer: The Side Deck YCS Registration Q: Will there be coverage of YCS Charlotte 2022? A: Yes! Featured Matches will be livestreamed and there will also be online coverage and other updates at the YCS available here: Event Coverage blog – written articles, Feature Matches, Pairings and Standings Live Stream of Feature Matches and the Top Cut Matches will be streamed on our Twitch and YouTube channels. These channels can be found at: Q: I want to vend at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Charlotte, who should I contact and by when? A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email us-opsupport@konami.com with the subject line “Request to Vend at YCS Charlotte, NC 2022.” Vendors will be required to complete and apply for each event at which they wish to vend. For YCS Charlotte all applications must be submitted no later than Fr March 23rd, 2022. Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Tournament Organizer. Vendors and their staff need to follow the COVID-19 requirements for the event. Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue. Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from KONAMI Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.
EVENT COVERAGE Event Coverage blog – written articles, Feature Matches, Pairings and Standings Live Stream – Feature Matches and the Top Cut Matches will be streamed on our YouTube channel |