Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
Raleigh, NC 2024
UPDATE: 3/1/2024Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
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We are pleased to announce the next Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event will take place in Raleigh, NC on April 20-21, 2024! 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 next 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.
MORE LINKS & INFORMATION You can select more information and view schedules for this event from the drop-down menu at the top of this page. UPDATE: 3/1/2024
COVID-19 Restrictions for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Raleigh 2024 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) strongly encourages, but does not require, all attendees to be fully vaccinated and to wear a mask. However, KDE-US reserves the right to implement a mandatory mask and/or vaccine requirement for any event on short notice, if deemed necessary. If this event does require attendees to wear a mask, KDE-US will make all available efforts to notify all attendees. However, it is your responsibility to confirm you have read and understood the most current KDE-US COVID-19 policy prior to your arrival at the event, by checking this FAQ section, which may be updated from time to time. Please note that all attendees must follow measures outlined in the KDE-US COVID-19 Addendum to help prevent the spread of illness. The COVID-19 addendum can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/COVID19_Addendum_v_1.pdf. Any attendee who has or develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status or other measures taken, should refrain from attending this event. If symptoms develop during this event, attendees should immediately notify event staff, withdraw from this event and leave the venue. If event staff observe symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they may direct impacted individuals to leave the venue. This can include the symptomatic individual and those who were in close proximity with such individual for extended periods of time. By attending this event in person, all attendees understand and acknowledge that they risk exposure to and contraction of potentially dangerous diseases and viruses, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any other diseases or viruses not listed, while traveling to, from, and during the event. By attending this event, all attendees agree to knowingly and freely assume all such risks and enter the venue at their own risk. KDE-US makes no representations that it has taken any safety precautions that relate to infectious diseases or exposure, and even if KDE-US did proactively take preventative measures, KDE-US has made no representation that those measures will in any way reduce or prevent the risks associated with exposure. Attendees release KDE-US, its employees and representatives, and all persons involved WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law. BY ATTENDING IN THIS EVENT, ATTENDEES ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO KDE-US TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
How to Register for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Raleigh 2024
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Date & LocationApril 20 - April 21 Raleigh Convention Center |
Location & Travel |
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Travel Information
Q: What is the closest airport to YCS Raleigh 2024? A: Nearest Airport(s):
Q: What is the best way to get to the tournament from the airports? A: UBER, LYFT, and other app-based rideshare apps are available for pickup and drop off at the airport. Please view this website for detailed directions about how to get to the Raleigh Convention Center from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport: https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU/Raleigh-Convention-Center
Q: Are there any nearby Hotels? A: Yes. There are many hotels in the vicinity of the Convention Center. Please Visit this link to see hotel options in the area:
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Registration & Event Schedule (Main Event) |
REGISTRATION & EVENT SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT) REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** *** Online registration is open till the End Time and Date listed above or until available seats sell out, whichever comes first. *** *** Deck Lists MUST be submitted by the Deck List Due Date via the website where you registered. ***
EVENT SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** |
Public Event Schedule |
PUBLIC EVENT SCHEDULE 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. |
VIP Qualifiers |
VIP QUALIFIERS Want to be a VIP (Very Important Player) at YCS Raleigh, NC? Locations for the VIP Qualifier Tournaments are posted here! |
YCS Raleigh FAQ |
YCS Raleigh, NC FAQ YCS Information
YCS Information Q: What happens at a YCS event? 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 next 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 (please ensure you have the latest version V8.5.0 in order to compete)(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: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament? A: As there will be food and drink available inside the tournament hall, there will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
Q: When can I register for YCS Raleigh 2024? A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete at YCS Raleigh 2024.
We urge you to register online for the event due to seating capacity.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS? A: Deck Lists are due online by 10:00 AM ET Friday April 19, 2024.
Once a Deck list has been submitted it can no longer be changed.
Q: How do I obtain the new Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin? A: All Duelists that register online and submit their Deck Lists through the online system by 10:00 AM ET Friday April 19, 2024, will receive one random Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin* when they check in at the venue. Any Duelist that does not check in on Friday of the YCS will not be eligible for a Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin.
Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin *Pre-registration items are available while supplies last.
Q: How do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS? A: Please create your Deck List at https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx. Once you have created your Deck List, you can submit it at https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/MyEvents.aspx. Simply find the Submit Deck List link for the YCS event to find the page where you can select the name of the Deck List you have created for the event. We recommend giving each Deck List you create a unique name so that you don’t submit the incorrect Deck List. Once a Deck List has been submitted it cannot be changed. Editing your Deck List will not affect the Deck List submitted for that event.
Q: How do I check in at the YCS? A: Registered Duelists just need to arrive onsite at the venue between 12:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET on Friday April 19 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. If you are not able to check in on Friday April 19, 2024 prior to 6:00 PM ET due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact Yu-Gi-Oh! registration staff at ygoreg@thesidedeck.com no later than 11:00 AM ET on Friday April 19 to make alternative check in arrangements.
Q: If online registration is sold out, is there anything I can do to participate at YCS Raleigh 2024? A: Duelists who register have two deadlines to meet or their seats are forfeited. Any seats that become available will only be open to Duelists on site at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Friday April 19, 2024. 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 Raleigh, 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 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 Email: info@thesidedeck.com YCS Registration Email: ygoreg@thesidedeck.com KDE-US Representative: Kawelo Malama Email: us-opsupport@konami.com with the subject “Question for YCS Raleigh 2024”
Q: Will there be coverage of YCS Raleigh 2024? A: Yes! Feature Matches will be livestreamed and there will also be online coverage and other updates at the YCS available here: Event Coverage blog – Event updates, Quick Questions, Pairings, and Standings Livestream of Feature Matches and the Top Cut Matches will be streamed on our Twitch and YouTube channels. These channels can be found at:
Q: What is the cost to register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Tournament? A: Duelists will pay $22.00 USD to receive four (4) tournament packs and registration in the event. This is the cost of four (4) tournament packs in the local currency, including any taxes and fees.
Q: What charity does the money from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Tournament go to? A: The money collected from the Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Tournament will be donated to the Red Cross International for their continuing efforts to help with disaster relief.
Q: What Time Wizard formats will be available at YCS Raleigh 2024? A: There will primarily be three Time Wizard formats offered as Public Events at YCS Raleigh 2024. The first format will use the April 2005 Forbidden and Limited List, and the last legal set will be Dark Beginnings 2. This will be the “July 2005” format Time Wizard event. The second format will use the March 2010 Forbidden and Limited List, and the last legal set will be Duelist Pack: Kaiba. This will be the “April 2010” format Time Wizard event. The third format will use the September 2011 Forbidden and Limited List, and the last legal set will be Generation Force. This will be the “September 2011 ” format Time Wizard event. While these three formats will be the primary formats offered, they aren’t the only formats possible! If you and your friends would like to play a different format, come chat with event staff at Public Events to get your preferred format started!
Q: How can I register for the Ultimate Time Wizard Tournament? A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete at Ultimate Time Wizard Tournament.
Q: What is the Speed Duel Public Events Limited List for YCS Raleigh? A: Speed Duel Public Events Limited List YCS Raleigh will implement an event-only Limited List for all Speed Duel Public Events held at YCS Raleigh! This Limited List is legal on the weekend of YCS Raleigh and only at YCS Raleigh. Duelists must comply with the list if they wish to participate in Speed Duel Public Events. Copies of the list will be available at the Public Events stage for Duelists to reference. The Speed Duel Limited List works like the Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS Forbidden and Limited List.
Forbidden: None of the following cards can be used.
Limited 1: Only 1 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 1” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
Limited 2: Only 2 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 2” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
Removed from Limited 2: Limited 3: Only 3 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 3” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
For Limited 1, you can only choose 1 of the listed cards to have in your Deck. If you choose 1 you cannot use any of the others.
For Limited 2, you can choose up to 2 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever 2 cards you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number.
For Limited 3, you can choose up to 3 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever 3 cards you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number
Q: I want to vend at YCS Raleigh, 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@kde-us.com with the subject line “Request to Vend at YCS Raleigh, NC 2024.” Vendors will be required to complete and apply for each event at which they wish to vend. For YCS Raleigh all applications must be submitted no later than Sunday, February 25th, 2024. 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 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. |
