YCS Vancouver 2025 – Main Event Information
Registration Schedule (Main Event)
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
| Day | START TIME | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Closes | Friday, August 15, 2025 | Open | 10:00 AM (PDT) |
| Deck Lists are Due | Friday, August 15, 2025 | Open | 10:00 AM (PDT) |
| Mandatory On-site Check In | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM (PDT) | 6:00 PM (PDT) |
| On-site Registration (if seats are available) | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 3:00 PM (PDT) | 7:00 PM (PDT) |
*** 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 YCS Vancouver by clicking on Details. Follow the instructions from there to confirm your seat at the YCS.
- Duelists will pay $39.00 CAD 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 YCS Vancouver Entry by 10:00 AM PDT Friday August 15, 2025
- Create Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx
- Submit Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/MyEvents.aspx
- Duelists who register online MUST arrive on site Friday August 15, 2025, between 12:00 PM PDT and 6:00 PM PDT and check in at the event or they forfeit their seat at the YCS.
- If you discover you cannot arrive by 6:00 PM PDT on August 15, 2025 to check in, you must email Yu-Gi-Oh! registration staff at ygoreg@thesidedeck.com no later than 11:00 AM PDT on Friday, August 15 to make alternative check-in arrangements. If travel plans change after 11:00 AM PDT on Friday, August 15, such as a flight is delayed, you can email registration staff, but we cannot guarantee you will be able to be accommodated.
- 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 events.
YCS Vancouver 2025 Registration Information
Q: When can I register for YCS Vancouver 2025?
A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete at YCS Vancouver 2025.
- Duelists can register online here:
- https://yugiohregistration.com/
- Registration will remain open until either all available seats in the YCS are sold out or until Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT (whichever comes first).
- Space is limited.
- Duelists who successfully register must still arrive at YCS Vancouver and check in on Friday, August 15, 2025 between 12:00 PM PDT and 6:00 PM PDT to confirm their seat in the Tournament or their seat will be forfeited, and their entry will be refunded after the YCS.
- If you are not able to check in on Friday August 15 prior to 6:00 PM PDT 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 PDT on Friday August 15 to make alternative check-in arrangements.
- 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 events.
We urge you to register online for the event due to seating capacity.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for YCS Vancouver 2025?
A: Deck Lists are due online by 10:00 AM PDT Friday, August 15, 2025.
- Duelists who do not turn in their Deck Lists by 10:00 AM PDT on Friday, August 15, 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. Physical copies of a Deck list will not be accepted onsite for the YCS.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the registration deadline of 10:00 AM PDT Friday, August 15, 2025.
Q: How do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS Vancouver 2025?
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 registration deadline of 10:00 AM PDT Friday, August 15, 2025.
Q: How do I check in at the YCS Vancouver 2025?
A: Registered Duelists just need to arrive onsite at the venue between 12:00 PM PDT and 6:00 PM PDT on Friday, August 15and 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, August 15, 2025 prior to 6:00 PM PDT 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 PDT on Friday August 15to make alternative check-in arrangements.
Q: If online registration is sold out, is there anything I can do to participate at YCS Vancouver 2025?
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 Vancouver Convention Centre on Friday, August 15, 2025. 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 Vancouver, BC, 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.
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: 45 Minutes per Swiss Round.
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
| DAY | START TIME | END TIME | |
| Mandatory On-site Check In | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM (PDT) | 6:00 PM (PDT) |
| On-site Registration (if seats are available) | Friday, August 15, 2025 | 3:00 PM (PDT) | 7:00 PM (PDT) |
| YCS Vancouver 2025 | Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM (PDT) | – |
| Concessions Available | Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM (PTD) | 6:00 PM (PTD) |
| YCS Vancouver 2025 Day 2 | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM (PDT) | – |
| Concessions Available | Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM (PTD) | 3:00 PM (PTD) |
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. ***
YCS Information
Q: What happens at YCS Vancouver 2025?
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 (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 9.10.0.
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: How many Rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship 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 | 8 Rounds | 8 Rounds | None | Top 32 |
| 257 – 512 Duelists | 9 Rounds | 9 Rounds | None | Top 32 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | 10 Rounds | 8 Rounds | 2 Rounds | Top 32 |
| 1025 – 2048 Duelists | 11 Rounds | 9 Rounds | 2 Rounds | Top 32 |
| 2049 or more Duelists | 12 Rounds | 9 Rounds | 3 Rounds | Top 64 |
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 512 Duelists or fewer registered for the YCS, then the Top 32 will advance to Day 2.
If there are 513 – 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all Duelists with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 1025 – 2048 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all Duelists with a minimum of 19 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 all Duelists with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: If there are 2048 or fewer Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 32 Duelists, prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place.
Q: What Security information should I know for the YCS Vancouver 2025?
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 Vancouver 2025?
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 YCS Vancouver 2025”
Q: Will there be coverage of YCS Vancouver 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
Q: I want to vend at YCS Vancouver, 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@konami.com with the subject line “Request to Vend at YCS Vancouver, BC 2025”. Vendors will be required to complete and apply for each event at which they wish to vend. For YCS Vancouver all applications must be submitted no later than Friday, July 18, 2025.
Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Tournament Organizer.
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 products, 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.
Q: What if I lost an item at the tournament?
A: Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. KDE-US, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee.
The Tournament Organizer is required to keep lost and found items for at least 60 days after the conclusion of the Event. Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the Tournament Organizer within the 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in. Tournament Organizer contact information can be found below.
Tournament Organizer: The Side Deck
Email: info@thesidedeck.com
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport to YCS Vancouver 2025?
A: Nearest Airport(s):
| Airport | Airport Code | City | State | Distance to Venue |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Vancouver | BC | 10 km |
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | Abbotsford | BC | 69 km |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Bellingham | WA | 79 km |
Q: What’s 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.
For Duelists arriving at Vancouver International Airport, information on rideshare apps can be found here: https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/transportation/ride-app-services
Q: Are there any nearby Hotels?
A: Yes. There are many hotels in the vicinity of the Convention Centre. You can view a map of hotels around the Convention Centre here: https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@49.2852677,-123.124907,15.25z/data=!4m14!2m13!3m5!2sVancouver+Convention+Centre!3s0x548671836a6e5787:0xd3c5f7bc5d72768d!4m2!1d-123.116762!2d49.2894131!5m5!5m4!1s2025-08-15!2i3!4m1!1i2!6e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNjM5SAFQAw%3D%3D
Main Event Prizing
| Place | Prizes |
| 1st* | Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios YCS Trophy YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to and VIP status at the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut Game Mat |
| 2nd | Super Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut 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 YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut Game Mat |
| 5th-8th | Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut Game Mat |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of the current booster release Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut Game Mat |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Top Cut Sleeves YCS Top Cut Game Mat |
| Top 16 | NEW! Ultra Rare Top 16 YCS Promo Card: Effect Veiler |
| Top 32 | NEW! Top 32 Super Rare YCS Promo Card: Card Trooper |
| Top 64/128/256** | NEW! 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.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Vancouver 2025 COVID-19 Restrictions
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.
