The Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG is all about Dueling, and the best way to Duel is to compete in events!
Players of all ages and skill levels can compete together in tournaments to make new friends, see new cards and show off their best strategies. There's no better way to experience the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME than to compete in events and Duel with your friends!
There are Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG events for every type of Duelist, from small tournaments in your local store to massive international events where the top Duelists from around the world play for big prizes. No matter which type of tournament you play in, you will always get prizes for taking part; nobody goes home empty-handed after a Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG event!
Check out our Organised Play programs below and get ready to Duel!
Local Tournaments
Playing in events at your nearest Official Tournament Store is a great way to start competing against other Duelists and making new friends.
Many of these stores run small-scale tournaments every week, and sometimes host bigger tournaments like Sneak Peeks or WCQ: Regional Qualifiers.
Click on a country below to find your nearest Official Tournament Store!
Additional Events & Formats
In addition to your standard Local Tournament, many stores also run additional events, sometimes using a format that is different from the usual Advanced Constructed.
These events are an exciting and different way to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, check out the categories below for further information!
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The Duelist's Apprentice | Participating Stores | March 2018 to May 2018 |
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The Lost Art Promotion | Participating Stores | March 2018 to August 2018 |
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Link Summoning Demonstration Events | 07 / 07 / 2017 08 / 07 / 2017 14 / 07 / 2017 15 / 07 / 2017 |
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Sealed Pack Play | Local Stores | Ask in-store. |
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Pegasus Challenge | Local Stores | Ask in-store. |
Sneak Peeks
Be one of the first to Duel with brand-new cards from the latest booster packs, before the product is available in most stores!
Many Official Tournament Stores run these tournaments to celebrate the launch of a new booster set, where you can win promotional cards and Game Mats!
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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Soul Fusion Sneak Peek | Participating Stores | 13 / 10 / 2018 14 / 10 / 2018 |
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Cybernetic Horizon Sneak Peek | Participating Stores | 21 / 07 / 2018 22 / 07 / 2018 |
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Flames of Destruction Sneak Peek | Participating Stores | 28 / 04 / 2018 29 / 04 / 2018 |
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Extreme Force Sneak Peek | Participating Stores | 27 / 01 / 2018 28 / 01 / 2018 |
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Circuit Break Sneak Peek | Participating Stores | 14 / 10 / 2017 15 / 10 / 2017 |
Launch Events
Celebrate the launch of various products with specially-themed events at your local store!
Duel with new cards and win exclusive prizes!
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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Structure Deck: Zombie Horde Launch Event | Participating Stores | 01 / 11 / 2018 02 / 11 / 2018 03 / 11 / 2018 04 / 11 / 2018 |
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Structure Deck: Powercode Link Launch Event | Participating Stores | 09 / 08 / 2018 10 / 08 / 2018 11 / 08 / 2018 12 / 08 / 2018 |
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Structure Deck: Lair of Darkness Launch Event | Participating Stores | 19 / 04 / 2018 20 / 04 / 2018 21 / 04 / 2018 22 / 04 / 2018 |
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Structure Deck: Wave of Light Launch Event | Participating Stores | 20 / 01 / 2018 21 / 01 / 2018 |
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Structure Deck: Cyberse Link Launch Event | Participating Stores | 04 / 11 / 2017 05 / 11 / 2017 |
Local Legend Duelist Series
Duel with all your might and take part in a multi-level tournament series to become a Local Legend!
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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2018 Local Legend Duelist Series | Participating Stores | July 2018 to November 2018 |
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2017 Local Legend Duelist Series | Participating Stores | August 2017 to October 2017 |
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2016 Local Legend Duelist Series: Stage 2 | See Event Information | October 2016 to December 2016 |
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2016 Local Legend Duelist Series: Stage 1 | Participating Stores | August 2016 to November 2016 |
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2015 Local Legend Duelist Series | Participating Stores | September 2015 to November 2015 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganzas
A Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganza is a fun-filled weekend for Dueling fans of all ages.
The entire weekend is comprised of Public Events and activities, such as Win-A-Mat tournaments, WCQ: Regional Qualifiers and Sealed Pack Play tournaments.
Duelists can also take part in fun Yu-Gi-Oh!-themed carnival games and compete for a chance to win a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series prize card.
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganza - London Comic Con | London, United Kingdom | 23 / 10 / 2015 24 / 10 / 2015 25 / 10 / 2015 |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganza - FACTS 2015 | Ghent, Belgium | 26 / 09 / 2015 27 / 09 / 2015 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
Take part in these huge international tournaments and meet Duelists from all over the world!
Duelists from all far and wide attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
YCS Events take place in major cities and also feature live tournament coverage so that you can show off your Dueling skills to the world!
For more information please click here.
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Milan 2018 | Milan, Italy | 08 / 12 / 2018 09 / 12 / 2018 |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series London 2018 | London, United Kingdom | 27 / 10 / 2018 28 / 10 / 2018 |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Utrecht 2018 | Utrecht, The Netherlands | 22 / 09 / 2018 23 / 09 / 2018 |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Bochum 2018 | Bochum, Germany | 24 / 02 / 2018 25 / 02 / 2018 |
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prague 2017 | Prague, Czech Republic | 25 / 11 / 2017 26 / 11 / 2017 |
Ordeal of a Traveler
Attend all of our Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events to earn exclusive loyalty rewards!
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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Ordeal of a Traveler - 2018 | European YCS Events | 2018 |
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Ordeal of a Traveler - 2017 | European YCS Events | 2017 |
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Ordeal of a Traveler - 2016 | European YCS Events | 2016 |
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Ordeal of a Traveler - 2015 | European YCS Events | 2015 |
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Ordeal of a Traveler - 2014 | European YCS Events | 2014 |
World Championship Qualifiers
The journey to becoming the world's greatest Duelist starts here!
Compete in various Qualifier tournaments in order to compete in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship.
Regional Qualifiers take place in several cities each year, and National Championships are held once a year in each country. The top performing Duelists in these will then compete in a huge Continental Championship, with the victors going on to the World Championship itself!
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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2019 WCQ: UK Open III | York, United Kingdom | 17 / 11 / 2018 |
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2019 WCQ: Regional Qualifiers | Participating Stores | September 2018 to May 2019 |
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2019 World Qualifying Points | European WCQ & YCS Events | September 2018 to June 2019 |
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2018 WCQ: European Championship | Berlin, Germany | 06 / 07 / 2018 07 / 07 / 2018 08 / 07 / 2018 |
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2018 WCQ: Regional Qualifiers | Participating Stores | September 2017 to June 2018 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship
The ultimate contest for the highest honours in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME.
| Event | Location | Date(s) | |
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2018 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship | Chiba, Japan | 04 / 08 / 2018 05 / 08 / 2018 |
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2018 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship Celebration | Participating Stores | 04 / 08 / 2018 05 / 08 / 2018 |
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2017 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship | Tokyo, Japan | 12 / 08 / 2017 13 / 08 / 2017 |
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2017 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship Celebration | Participating Stores | 12 / 08 / 2017 13 / 08 / 2017 |
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2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship | Orlando, United States | 20 / 08 / 2016 21 / 08 / 2016 |
