North America Remote Duel YCS – Main Event Information
Registration Schedule (Main Event)
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
| Day | START TIME | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Opens | Friday, November 14, 2025 | 12:00 PM (PT) | |
| Deck Lists are Due | Friday, December 5, 2025 | – | 2:00 PM (PT) |
| Online Registration Closes | Friday, December 5, 2025 | – | 7:00 PM (PT) |
| Late Registration Opens | Friday, December 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM (PT) | |
| North America Remote Duel YCS Day 1 scheduled to begin | Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM (PT) | |
| North America Remote Duel YCS Day 2 scheduled to begin | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM (PT) |
*** 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. ***
- Duelists will need to register online for this Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event.
- Duelists can use the link above to get to the online registration site. There you will log in or register an account if you do not already have one. Once logged in, click on Events and select North America Remote Duel YCS by clicking on Details. Follow the instructions from there to confirm your seat at the YCS.
- Duelists will pay $25.00 USD to receive five (5) booster packs and registration in the event. This is the cost of five (5) booster packs in the local currency, including any taxes and fees.
- Deck Lists are not due when you register for the YCS, but they must be created on your account and attached to your North America Remote Duel YCS Entry by 2:00 PM PT Friday December 5, 2025
- Create Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx
- Submit Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/MyEvents.aspx
- Duelists MUST register by Friday December 5, 2025 7:00 PM PT or they will need to do late registration.
- Late registration will open at 7:00 PM PT on December 5, 2025 and remain open until the start of the last Round of Swiss on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Anyone that registers late will receive a Round Loss for every Round missed for the North America Remote Duel YCS.
- For Public Events registration information please see the Public Events FAQ.
North America Remote Duel YCS Registration Information
Q: What is the discord link to attend the North America Remote Duel YCS?
A: Discord link for the North America Remote Duel YCS 2025:
https://ycsdiscord.thesidedeck.com
Q: When can I register for the North America Remote Duel YCS 2025?
A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete at the North America Remote Duel YCS 2025.
- Duelists can register online here:
- https://yugiohregistration.com/
- Registration will remain open until Friday, December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM PT.
- Once registration closes at 7:00 PM PT, late registration will open and remain open until the last Round of Swiss on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Anyone that registers late will receive a Round Loss for every Round missed for the North America Remote Duel YCS.
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, you can update and resubmit it up until the Deck List deadline of 2:00 PM PT Friday, December 5, 2025.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS?
A: Deck Lists are due online by 2:00 PM PT Friday, December 5, 2025.
- Duelists who do not turn in their Deck Lists by 2:00 PM PT on Friday, December 5, 2025, will automatically forfeit their seat and their entry will be refunded after the YCS. Any Duelist that does not attend a YCS they registered for and does not reach out to the registration website team beforehand will be blocked from registering online for future YCS/WCQ events.
- Deck Lists must be submitted through the online system.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the Deck List deadline of 2:00 PM PT Friday, December 5, 2025.
EVENT INFORMATION
- This will be a two-day tournament using Advanced Constructed Decks in the Swiss format.
- Best 2 out of 3 Matches.
- Swiss Rounds followed by a Single-Elimination Playoff Top Cut. Rounds are dependent on the total number of Duelists at the time registration closes.
- Time Limit: 55 Minutes per Swiss Round.
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday
| 10:00 AM | Round 1 of Day 1 for the Main Event Begins |
| 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM* | Standings are finalized at the conclusion of Day 1 Rounds |
Sunday
| 9:00 AM | First Round of Day 2 of the Main Event Begins |
| 12:00 PM* – 2:00 PM* | Final Standings after Final Round of Day 2 will be posted |
| 2:00 PM* – 7:00 PM* | Top Cut Single Elimination Rounds |
Please note that these times are subject to change as a variety of factors can affect the start and end times of the above schedule.
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 Genesys, Win-A-Mat & More Tournaments, Speed Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS (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.
*In order to participate in DUEL LINKS, Duelists will need to have the latest version of DUEL LINKS which is currently v 10.1.0.
***In order to participate in MASTER DUEL, Duelists will need to have the latest version of MASTER DUEL which is currently v 2.5.0.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: As with all of our Remote Duel YCS events, there will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
Q: How many Rounds will the North America Remote Duel YCS 2025 Series have?
A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of Rounds that are played.
| Number of Participants* | Number of Swiss Rounds | Swiss Rounds Day 1 | Swiss Rounds Day 2 | Playoff Top Cut |
| 129 – 256 Duelists | 11 Rounds | 7 Rounds | 4 Rounds | Top 8 |
| 257 – 512 Duelists | 12 Rounds | 8 Rounds | 4 Rounds | Top 8 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | 13 Rounds | 8 Rounds | 5 Rounds | Top 8 |
| 1025 – 2048 Duelists | 14 Rounds | 9 Rounds | 5 Rounds | Top 8 |
| 2049 or more Duelists | 15 Rounds | 9 Rounds | 6 Rounds | Top 8 |
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 256 or fewer Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 64 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 15 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 257 – 512 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 64 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 18 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 513 – 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 18 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 1025 – 2048 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 256 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 21 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 2049 or more Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 256 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 21 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: The tournament will cut to Top 8 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.
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
Email: us-opsupport@konami.com with the subject “Question for the North America Remote Duel YCS 2025”
Q: Will there be coverage of North America Remote Duel YCS 2025?
A: Yes! There will be online coverage and other updates at the YCS available here:
Event Coverage blog – Event updates, Quick Questions, Pairings, and Standings
Main Event Prizing
| Place | Prizes |
| 1st* | Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios YCS Trophy Remote Duel YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION A GIANT CARD!! of the winner’s choice** which will be awarded to the winner at the next WCQ Invite to and VIP status at the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| 2nd | Super Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios Remote Duel YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| 3rd & 4th | Super Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| 5th-8th | Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of the current booster release Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Sleeves Remote Duel YCS Game Mat |
| Top 16 | Ultra Rare Top 16 YCS Promo Card: Effect Veiler |
| Top 32 | Top 32 Super Rare YCS Promo Card: Card Trooper |
| Top 64/128/256** | YCS Promo Card |
*In addition to the other prizes for 1st place, the winner will receive complimentary travel and accommodation for the next WCQ in their territory (North and Latin America only).
| Number of Participants | YCS Promo Card |
| Under 513 | Top 64 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | Top 128 |
| 1025 or more Duelists | Top 256 |
** The YCS Promo Card will be awarded based on final attendance (see chart below). The Promo Card will be awarded after the final Round of Swiss based on the standings of active Duelists. Duelists that drop from the event will not be eligible for the Promo Card.
