National / State Qualifiers


2023 Oceanic Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Championship Qualifier – States


Event Date:  6 May - 18 June 2023

The road to the 2023 World Championship continues with the 2023 Oceanic Yu‑Gi‑Oh! World Championship Qualifier – State Championships! All accross Australia and New Zealand will compete against one another for the title of “State Champion”, in some of the biggest events of the year.

In addition to competing for the title of “State Champion”, the top performing Duelists in each event will also receive various prizes, including Game Mats, Prize Cards, Trophies and other exclusive items. Many players will also earn qualifications to the 2023 Oceanic World Championship Qualifier that takes place this Summer.

At some State Championships, there is also a Dragon Duel State Championship taking place. These events are for younger Duelists, born in 2009 or later, and will award prizes similar to those of the main events. There may also be numerous Public Events and other attractions taking place at each State Championship, we recommend you check with the Tournament Organiser for more information.

As you can see, there is something on offer at a State Championship for everybody! Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of your state’s biggest event this year!

Further Information

  • State Championships are open to everybody; you do not need to qualify for these events.
  • Duelists can compete in any State Championship (even ones taking place in different states); however, a Duelist can only compete in one National Championship or State Championship per year. In addition, Duelists with Dual Residency / Nationality that participate in a State Championship cannot travel to a different continent to participate in another National / State Championship.
  • If a Duelist competes in a Dragon Duel State Championship they cannot compete in an “all ages” State Championship, or a Dragon Duel State Championship held in a different country.
  • The availability and quantity of Public Events at each State Championship differs from state to state. For further information on these, please see below or contact your State Championship’s event organiser.

Locations and Dates

LocationDatesEvent InfoPrizing
Victoria20 May 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
Western Australia21 May 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
Southern Australia20 May 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
New Zealand – North Island10 June 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
New Zealand – South Island20 May 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
New South Wales20 May 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet
Queensland3 June 2023All AgesPrizing Sheet