Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Sydney
December 13/14, 2014
What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Event?
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events are big, exciting 2-day tournaments where hundreds of Duelists from around the globe compete for fame, glory and all sorts of exclusive prizes. These events are also the perfect opportunity to Duel, trade and hang out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
In addition to the main Championship Series tournament there are numerous Public Events. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.
Who can participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament is an open event. No invite is required - everyone can participate!
Date:
December 13/14, 2014
Location:
Millenium Room,
Anz Stadium,
Edwin Flack Ave.,
Sydney Olympic Park,
NSW 2127,
Australia.
www.anzstadium.com.au
What is the Format for YCS Sydney?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Sydney will be an Advanced Constructed format event, using the current Forbidden & Limited List.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series will consist of a number of Swiss-style rounds, followed by one or more top cuts, as follows:
- Up to 512 Duelists: 7 rounds of Swiss on Saturday, 2 rounds of Swiss on Sunday, then Top 16 Single-Elimination
- 513 to 1024 Duelists: 7 rounds of Swiss on Saturday,
3 rounds of Swiss on Sunday (open to Top 128 AND everyone with 15 points or more), then Top 32 Single-Elimination - 1025 or more Duelists: 8 rounds of Swiss on Saturday,
3 rounds of Swiss on Sunday (open to Top 256 AND everyone with 18 points or more), then Top 32 Single-Elimination
Preparing for the event:
Be prepared to present your COSSY ID number along with your name at registration. If you don't have a COSSY ID number, you can receive one at registration.
You should bring any tournament supplies you will need; paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.
Players participating in these events are expected to be familiar with KONAMI's tournament policies. These can be found in the "Gameplay" section of this website.
Please note that you will have to submit a Decklist when you register for the event! You can only register with a complete Decklist.
You will fill this out by listing all of the cards included in the Deck you want to use.
You can get a Deck List form at the registration area, or you can download it here.
Entry fee:
- Entry fee for the main event is $25.
Main Event Schedule:
Please note: Schedule is subject to change and may be updated before the event begins.
| Day | Start Time | End Time | |
| Registration | Saturday | 08:00 | 10:00 |
| Main Event | Saturday | 10:00 | |
| Main Event | Sunday | 09:00 |
Main Event Prizes:
| Winner |
Trophy Netbook Ultra Rare YCS prize card: Ascension Sky Dragon Paid travel and accomodation to WCQ: Oceanic Championship 2015 |
| 2nd |
32GB Tablet PC Super Rare YCS prize card: Ascension Sky Dragon |
| 3rd |
Mini Tablet PC Super Rare YCS prize card: Ascension Sky Dragon |
| 4th | Mini Tablet PC |
| 5th-8th |
Nintendo 3DS Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of The New Challengers |
| All Top 32 |
YCS Top Cut Game Mat Qualification to WCQ: Oceanic Championship 2015 |
| All Participants |
YCS Sydney Participation Game Mat 5 booster packs of The New Challengers |
Public Event Schedule:
Please note: Schedule is subject to change and may be updated before the event begins.
| Event Name | Entry Fee | Players | Format | Time | Participation Prize | Prizing |
| ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! | $15 | Min.: 8 Max.: 32 |
Advanced Constructed Single Elimination |
Sunday: 11:00 13:00 |
3 Boosters | 1st: Oversized Card |
| WCQ: Regionals | $15 | 16 | Advanced Constructed Single Elimination |
As Required | 3 Boosters | 1st: Qualification to WCQ: OC 2015 Regional Game Mat |
| Win-A-Mat | $10 | 8 | Advanced Constructed Single Elimination |
As Required | 2 Boosters | 1st: Game Mat |
| Public Events Random Playoff |
Free | 4 | Advanced Constructed Single Elimination |
Sunday: 16:00 |
1st: Super Rare Prize Card Ascension Sky Dragon |
|
| Duelist League | Free | Unlimited | Advanced Constructed Open Dueling |
Saturday 09:00 - Close Sunday 09:00 - Close |
Duelist League Promos |
Event coverage:
There will be live tournament coverage at the event. This will consist of Feature Matches, Duelist Profiles, Public Event updates, photo galleries and more. Click here to visit the European coverage page.
Travelling to YCS Sydney:
There are many different ways to travel to the ANZ Stadium, click here for full details.
Information for parents:
You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.
When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.
Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.
