2026/01 - Remote Duel YCS Latin America Event Information

Latin America Remote Duel YCS 2026 – Main Event Information

Registration Schedule (Main Event)

Registration Site List

Registration Information

Event Information

YCS Information

Main Event Prizing

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)

How to Register for the Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 2026 (Remote Duel YCS)

 DaySTART TIME All schedules are listed in CSTEND TIME All schedules are listed in CST
Pre-registration opensSaturday, December 6th, 202512:00PM–
Pre-registration closesWednesday, January 28th, 2026–11:59PM
Deck Lists are dueWednesday, January 28th, 2026–11:59PM
Late Registration OpensThursday, January 29th, 202612:00AM6:30PM
Late Registration ClosesFriday, January 30th, 2026–12:00PM
Day 1 StartsSaturday, January 31st, 202609:00AM–
Day 2 StartsSunday, February 1st, 202610:00AM–

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

*** Pre-registration and Deck List submission period will  open till the End Time and Date listed above or until available seats sell out, whichever comes first. ***

*** Registration will take place at select OTS throughout Latin America while Deck Lists MUST be submitted by the Deck List due date via the https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ website. ***

Registration for the Remote Duel YCS Main Event will require two steps:

  • STEP 1: Based on your country of residence, you may register for the Remote Duel YCS Main Event at one of The OTS below:
  • STEP 2: Once Duelists have registered for the Remote Duel YCS at the OTS corresponding to their country of residence, all Duelists will then need to create an account in https://registration.yugioh-card.com/, register for the Remote Duel YCS, follow directions on the site to create a Deck List, and submit it between December 6th, 2025 through January 28th, 2026.

Registration Site List (this is for registration ONLY)

CountryCityOTSDiscord LinkContact EmailPacks Purchased for Entry
ArgentinaBuenos AiresDimagamehttps://discord.gg/qKWbtPnedimagames@gmail.com2
BahamasNassauKing Of Games Hobby Storehttps://discord.gg/6mPMpgJVstanielrussell@gmail.com5
BarbadosBridgetownThe Anime Spothttps://discord.gg/KzYraWUwnlaughingpanther@gmail.com3
BoliviaCochabambaLast Trickhttps://discord.gg/sZJYPUpZqalejandro.reyes.soria@gmail.com4
BoliviaLa PazShadow Gameshttps://discord.gg/XRcDNekJn8shadowgamesbol@gmail.com4
BrazilManausDaisuki Variedadeshttps://discord.gg/ypEfkVJMnrlojadaisukicards@gmail.com4
BrazilSao PauloEpic Gameshttps://discord.gg/qukvdbTCevento@epicgame.com.br4
BrazilSao PauloMain Deckhttps://discord.gg/VxaW7mjBsac@maindeck.com.br4
ChileSantiagoTCG Lifehttps://discord.gg/hagv4mwdtcglifetienda@gmail.com4
ChileConcepciónGoMerry Cardshttps://discord.gg/Bcp7Ae9agomerrycards@gmail.com4
ColombiaBogotaUnlimited Hobby Centerhttps://discord.gg/5sg54jF8aSandroarma@hotmail.com4
ColombiaMedellinDraco Hobbyshttps://discord.gg/5G2tun6ryugiohdraco@gmail.com4
ColombiaCaliDuelist Kingdomhttps://discord.gg/Emvahxwrduelistkingdomcali@hotmail.com4
Costa RicaHerediaOMEGA Card Game Storehttps://discord.gg/rMfGpNKjrvillalobos15@gmail.com3
Dominican RepublicSanto DomingoThe Wiri Storehttps://discord.gg/jx3jvv3b94thewiristore@gmail.com4
EcuadorQuitoPresi´s Corphttps://discord.gg/dnphtJWTSshiva_186@hotmail.com4
EcuadorGuayaquilBattle Towerhttps://discord.gg/YTTSSWvSbattletower.ec@gmail.com4
El SalvadorSan SalvadorYugiHousehttps://discord.gg/gqhgkfSFudYugihouse@hotmail.com5
GuatemalaQuetzaltenangoLEGADO S XELAhttps://discord.gg/kP42d8T3jonny.legado@gmail.com4
GuyanaGeorgetownCosmic TCG & Electronicshttps://discord.gg/HHjnn4Xhgparmesar17@icloud.com5
HondurasTegucigalpaTCG Storehttps://discord.com/invite/QjjCur3tcgstorehn@hotmail.com4
JamaicaMontego BayTraders Shackhttps://discord.gg/VgsAenw6FYtradersshack@gmail.com3
MexicoCoatzacoalcosBattle City Coatzacoalcoshttps://discord.gg/QB2JTHdbattle_city@hotmail.com4
MexicoMonterreyMakina Cardshttps://discord.gg/YUsrrRFKtunderx_luis@hotmail.com4
MexicoMeridaTenumi Comicshttps://discord.gg/RWK2QZm7h3tenumicomics@hotmail.com4
MexicoMexico CityMonster Sprimhttps://discord.gg/h3uzVCdmbpventas@monstersprim.com.mx4
MexicoPueblaBlack Cat Collectibleshttps://discord.gg/mvJfJMRXyazoo_23@msn.com4
PanamaPanamáIstmo Gameshttps://discord.gg/ARhzZ3UVmarlon@istmogames.com4
PeruLimaCarloncho Storehttps://discord.gg/Bvq8ATFqetcarlos.unmsm@gmail.com5
Trinidad & TobagoChaguanasMedia & Variety Emporiumhttps://discord.gg/cRE6Cz9Ymvenation@outlook.com4
UruguayTBDKingdom TCG Storehttps://discord.com/invite/JwjH8BABZzshooting_dream@hotmail.com2
VenezuelaCaracasGamehallahttps://discord.gg/kCyNbEkn9gamehallave@gmail.com5

If you reside in Latin America and your country of residence is not listed above, please email opsupport.lat@devir.com and state that you would like to participate in the Remote Duel YCS but reside in a country without an OTS hosting Registration.

Please include what country you are from and a Devir representative will be in contact with you to complete your registration. Please note that Duelists residing in countries that are not listed above will only be allowed to register from January 12th through January 28th, 2026.

  • REMEMBER! You must register both with the OTS in your country and on https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ in order to create a Deck List, submit it and fully register for the event. Duelists are responsible for making sure that they are registering with the same information on both https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ and the OTS assigned to their country of residence.
  • Once you register, you can join the Remote Duel YCS Discord server at https://discord.com/invite/KzAzbhYjSf
  • There will not be any registration to the Remote Duel YCS Main Event outside of the pre-registration and late registration windows provided above.

Latin America Remote Duel YCS Registration Information

Q: How do I enter the Remote Duel YCS?

A:  Depending on your country of residence, you will pay the equivalent to the cost of the booster packs specified in the table below to receive the same number of booster packs from our most recently released sets: Doom of Dimensions, Duelist Advance, or Alliance Insight, and registration in the event.

CountryPacks Purchased for Entry
Argentina2
Bahamas5
Barbados3
Bolivia4
Brazil4
Chile4
Colombia4
Costa Rica3
Dominican Republic4
Ecuador4
El Salvador5
Guatemala4
Guyana5
Honduras4
Jamaica3
Mexico4
Panama4
Paraguay5
Peru5
Trinidad & Tobago4
Uruguay2
Venezuela5

Q: How do I register for the Remote Duel YCS?

A: All registrations for the Remote Duel YCS will be done via one of the Tournament Organizers assisting KDE-US in hosting this event from the list posted at the beginning of this FAQ. There will be at least one (1) OTS accepting registration for the Remote Duel YCS in most countries within Latin America. If your country of residence is not listed, please see the What should I do if my country of residence is not listed on the registration site list? section below.

Duelists are required to have a mailing address in a Latin American country to participate in this event. When you register for the event, you will indicate where you would like your participation prizes to be shipped (to a local OTS or to your residence) or if you would like to pick them up directly from the OTS you registered at for the Remote Duel YCS.

  • Once Duelists have registered for the Remote Duel YCS at the OTS corresponding to their country of residence, all Duelists will then need to create an account in https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ and register for the January 2026 Remote Duel YCS, follow directions on the site to create a Deck List, and submit it between December 6tht, 2025 through January 28th, 2026.

Q: Who is eligible to compete in the Remote Duel YCS?

A: To take part and compete in the Remote Duel YCS, a Duelist needs to meet the following criteria.

  • Duelists must have a CARD GAME ID and be in good standing
    • Suspended Duelists are not considered to be in good standing and may not register or compete
  • Duelists must have a mailing address in a Latin American country.
  • Duelist must have stable internet connection.
  • Duelists will need a webcam, smartphone or tablet to display their field to their opponent.

Q: What should I do if my country of residence is not listed on the registration site list?

A: If you reside in Latin America and your country of residence is not listed above, please email opsupport.lat@devir.com and state that you would like to participate in the Remote Duel YCS but reside in a country without an OTS hosting Registration.

Please include what country you are from and a Devir representative will be in contact with you in order to complete your registration. Please note that Duelists residing in countries that are not listed above will only be allowed to register from January 12th through January 28th, 2026.

Q: What is the format for the Remote Duel YCS?

A: The Remote Duel YCS tournament is a Constructed – Advanced Format event, which means each Duelist must use his or her own Deck to compete. Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/index.html.) The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the “UPDATED” date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format.

Certain types of card effects involving Private Knowledge cannot be successfully resolved in Remote Duel and are considered to be Forbidden in Remote Duel only.

Cards Forbidden in Remote Duel are not Forbidden for in-person play, therefore they are not displayed on the Advanced or Traditional Format Forbidden & Limited List.

Please consult with the Head Judge for the event if you have questions about the legality of cards in your Deck.

This Forbidden List is in addition to the Forbidden and Limited list posted on the website.

Card Name – Forbidden in Remote Duel

Ancient Telescope
Blizzard Warrior
Contact With the Aquamirror
Dark Scorpion – Chick the Yellow
Destiny HERO – Dominance
Diabolos, King of the Abyss
Flower Cardian Peony with Butterfly
Goddess Skuld’s Oracle
Parasite Paracide
Senri Eye
Spell Vanishing
SPYRAL Gear – Drone
Transmission Gear

Q: What Discord server will host the Remote Duel YCS?

A: Due to limitations inherent to Discord, Day 1 of the Remote Duel YCS may be held on multiple Discord servers. Each additional server will be assigned a group of table numbers. Please make sure you have joined the Discord server at the top of this FAQ before the start of Round 1 so that you are prepared to play immediately. If needed, the invite links for the additional servers will be found in the #announcements channel on the Monster Sprim Remote Duel YCS Discord server.

Q: How do I create my Deck List on the registration website?

A: You can find a guide on creating, copying, and registering your Deck List on the registration website at https://registration.yugioh-card.com/Decks/HowToCreateAndRegisterDecks.aspx

EVENT INFORMATION

  • This will be a two-day virtual 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.

Remote Duel YCS Information

Q: What is Remote Duel?

A: Remote Duel is Sanctioned Organized Play hosted in a virtual environment, run on designated Discord servers. To participate, TCG Duelists will need a webcam, smartphone or tablet to display their field to their opponent. These events are perfect for Duelists that want to play from the comfort of their homes!

You can find more details on Remote Duel on our website:

All Duelists who wish to register for Public Events during the Remote Duel YCS will do so via the Tournament Organizer of the specific Remote Duel server where they want to play Public Events. Please see the “When are Public Events scheduled?” question below for registration times for Public Events from our various Tournament Organizers.

Duelists should review and take note of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Policy document to prepare for events. This document was recently updated, so even if you have read it before, you should read over it again!

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Tournament_Policy_v_2_5.pdf

And also, the Remote Duel Best Practices Guide, which also includes a list of cards Forbidden in Remote Duel only.

https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/remoteduel/EN_Remote_Duel_Best_Practice_Guide_V_1_2.pdf

Q: What is the format for the Remote Duel YCS?

A: The Remote Duel YCS tournament is a Constructed – Advanced Format event, which means each Duelist must use his or her own Deck to compete. Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/index.html.) The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the “UPDATED” date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format.

Certain types of card effects involving Private Knowledge cannot be successfully resolved in Remote Duel and are considered to be Forbidden in Remote Duel only.

Cards Forbidden in Remote Duel are not Forbidden for in-person play, therefore they are not displayed on the Advanced or Traditional Format Forbidden & Limited List.

Please consult with the Head Judge for the event if you have questions about the legality of cards in your Deck.

This Forbidden List is in addition to the Forbidden and Limited list posted on the website.

Card Name – Forbidden in Remote Duel

Ancient Telescope
Blizzard Warrior
Contact With the Aquamirror
Dark Scorpion – Chick the Yellow
Destiny HERO – Dominance
Diabolos, King of the Abyss
Flower Cardian Peony with Butterfly
Goddess Skuld’s Oracle
Parasite Paracide
Senri Eye
Spell Vanishing
SPYRAL Gear – Drone
Transmission Gear

Q: How many Rounds will the Remote Duel YCS have?

A: The number of rounds in the tournament will be decided based on the modifier stipulated in section I. Number of Rounds – Tier 3 and Tier 4 Events found in the KDE-US Tournament Policy:

Number of Participants*Number of Swiss RoundsSwiss Rounds Day 1Swiss Rounds Day 2Playoff 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: The number of Duelist that return for Day 2 will be based on actual registered Duelist plus all VIPS. (late entries will not be considered)

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. 

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 and prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place based on the standings of active Duelists.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Remote Duel YCS?

A:

Company: Monster Sprim

E-mail: ventas@monstersprim.com.mx 

Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/KzAzbhYjSf

Q: Will there be coverage of the Remote Duel YCS?

A: Yes! There will be online blog type coverage here:

Event Coverage blog – Event updates, Pairings, and Standings.

There will not be a Livestream for this event

Q: What will I need to participate in the Remote Duel YCS tournament?

A: You should have a tournament-legal Deck as described under “What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?,” along with any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.  If you have a CARD GAME ID number, you should have your number.

You will also need a functional Remote Duel setup.  You can find more information on Remote Duel technical requirements here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/remoteduel/Remote Duel Set Up Guide.pdf

Q: I don’t have a Remote Duel Setup. Is there anything I can do to participate?

A: Some Official Tournament Stores (OTS) can offer Remote Duel Stations to allow Remote Duelists to participate in Remote Duel tournaments. These same Remote Duel Stations can be used to participate in the Remote Duel YCS. Keep in mind that quantities are limited so please make sure to reach out to your OTS to check as soon as possible.

Q: During my Match, how many cameras can I use to stream?

A: During a match, a maximum of 1 camera can be active per Duelist. 

Q: How do I find my table during the Remote Duel YCS?

A: Each Round, pairings will be posted in a channel named #ycs-main-event-pairings in the Remote Duel YCS Discord server. The pairings will be posted as a series of images. The images are the pairings for the Round, sorted by Duelists’ Last Name. Find your name on the Pairings channel to see the table you are assigned for the Round.

Alternatively, the same channel will also have a QR code posted to the Online Pairings website. For this website, you will enter your CARD GAME ID and the Online Pairings website will tell you what Table you are assigned for the Round. If you are not sure what your CARD GAME ID is, you can find it next to your name on the images of the pairings list and then use it for future Rounds.

Regardless of whether you find your assigned table through the pairings images or the Online Pairings website, Once you have found your assigned table for the Round, you will be able to find it in the list of voice channels. For example, if you are assigned table 20, you would find the voice channel table 20 and join that for your match.

Q: How do I report my match result during the Remote Duel YCS?

A: Once you have completed your match, you can report your result in the #ycs-Round-results text channel in the Remote Duel YCS Discord server.

Q: Where do I find information during the Remote Duel YCS?

A: If you have any questions before, during, or after the Remote Duel YCS, you should first check the #faq text channel on the Remote Duel YCS Discord server. Many frequently asked questions have answers there. You should also check the #announcements channel for recent announcements that may answer your question. Finally, if you have not found an answer elsewhere, you can request assistance by reaching out to the staff members managing the Remote Duel YCS Server.

Main Event Prizing

PlacePrizes
1st*Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios
Remote Duel 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** will be awarded at the next WCQ Tournament. Invite to and VIP status at the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
2ndSuper 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 YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
3rd & 4thSuper 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 Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
5th-8thSteam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
9th-16th24 booster packs of the current booster release
Invite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
17th – 32ndInvite to the next WCQ tournament Remote Duel YCS Sleeves
Remote Duel YCS Game Mat
Top 16Ultra Rare Top 16 YCS Promo Card: Effect Veiler
Top 32Top 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).

** Not all Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards can be made into Giant Cards see this page for details.

Number of ParticipantsYCS Promo Card
Under 512Top 64
513 – 1024 DuelistsTop 128
1025 or more DuelistsTop 256

** The YCS Promo Card will be awarded based on final attendance and will be awarded at the beginning of Day 2.  Duelists that drop from the event will not be eligible for the Promo Card.