World Championship Qualifiers


2023 European World Championship Qualifier


Event Date:  30 June - 2 July 2023

The climax of the World Championship Qualifier season, the ultimate test to find a Duelist strong enough to take on the world. The 2023 European WCQ is upon us!

Duel with all your might as you take on Europe’s top players, win incredible prizes and earn your seat at the 2023 Yu‑Gi‑Oh! TRADING CARD GAME World Championship.

How to Register

To register for the 2023 European WCQ, you must have earned an invite through a previous event. The Invited Players List can be viewed here. Please note, the list can still be updated with new invites being awarded in the current season.

Registration for the 2023 European WCQ opens on Thursday 27th of April at 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST.

Please note, after registering for the Main Event, Duelists will still have to check in at the venue on Friday 30th of June in order to confirm their place in the tournament.

Dates & Location

DatesCityAddress
30.06 – 02.07.2023Utrecht, The NetherlandsHall 3
Jaarbeurs
Beatrixgebouw,
Jaarbeursplein 1
3521 AL
Utrecht
The Netherlands

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Entry Requirements

EventEntry RequirementsNotes
2023 European World Championship Qualifier1x Tournament Package* (WCQ Invite required)Duelists must be on the Invited Players List and reserve a space in order to participate.


Tournament Package: 
2023 European World Championship Qualifier Game Mat*
WCQ Card Sleeves*
2023 European Dragon Duel ChampionshipNoneDuelists must be born in 2009 or later in order to register.


Participation Prizes:
2023 European Dragon Duel Championship Game Mat*
WCQ Card Sleeves*
Public EventsVariousSee Public Event Schedule for details.

*while stocks last.

Event Schedule (Main Event)

DayStart TimeEnd Time
Doors OpenFriday11:0020:00
Mandatory Check-InFriday15:0020:00
Doors OpenSaturday8:00
2023 European World Championship QualifierSaturday9:00
2023 European World Championship QualifierSunday9:00

Main Event Prizes

Event Schedule (Dragon Duel)

DayStart TimeEnd Time
RegistrationSaturday9:3010:00
2023 European Dragon Duel ChampionshipSaturday10:00
2023 European Dragon Duel ChampionshipSunday9:00

Dragon Duel Prizes

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Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins.