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Premier Events – Policy Update


Date:  19 Settembre 2024


Attention Duelists, 

We would like to give advance notice on the expansion of the WCQ Game Mat and Sleeve policy change for KONAMI European regions. 


The affected regions: 

  • Europe 
  • Middle East 
  • Africa 
  • Oceania 


This policy does not affect the following TCG regions: 

  • Any region in the Americas 


The policy for accessories used at the event will be as follows: 

 Duelists must: 

  • Use only an officially licensed Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Game Mat or non-branded Game Mats 
    • TCG Game Mats are permitted for use 
    • OCG Game Mats are permitted for use 
    • Plain Spellground game mats are permitted for use 
  • Use only officially licensed Yu‑Gi‑Oh! card sleeves or non-branded card sleeves 
    • TCG Card Sleeves are permitted for use 
    • OCG Card Sleeves are permitted for use 
  • If sleeves and/or a Game Mat are provided for use during the stream, you must use the items provided 


In addition, the following elements have been added: 

  • Double Sleeving will still be permitted, the outer sleeve must: 
    • Be clear and transparent 
    • Be consistent between all elements of the Deck (Main Deck, Side Deck and Extra Deck) 
  • Items featuring non Yu‑Gi‑Oh! branding, or unofficial and counterfeit items featuring Yu‑Gi‑Oh! branding, are not permitted to be used as Field Center Cards 


  • All tier 3 events: 
    • Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Championship Series events in the mentioned regions 
    • European National Championships 
    • African State Championships 
    • Oceanic State Championships 
  • The following Tier 2 Events: 
    • Yu‑Gi‑Oh! OPENs 

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