YCS Houston, TX 2026 – Main Event Information
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Information
Genesys Main Event Information
Advanced Main Event Information
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Information
Q: Where is YCS Houston, TX ?
A: YCS Houston, TX 2026 will be held at:
Reliant Center
Hall C
8600 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77054
United States
Q: What is the attendance capacity for this YCS?
A: Due to safety, health, and fire regulations, we have seating for up to 2,500 Duelists for this YCS (this is the total Duelist venue capacity). We urge you to pre-register online to have a better chance of being able to play in the Main Events. If the venue reaches capacity, additional Duelists will not be allowed to enter the hall. As space opens up from the Main Events, we will offer numerous Public Events that you will still be able to participate in throughout the weekend.
Q: How many Main Events will be at YCS Houston, TX?
A: YCS Houston, TX will feature two Main Events. The Genesys Main Event Day 1 will be held on Friday, October 16th and Day 2 on Sunday, October 18th . The Advanced Main Event Day 1 will be held on Saturday, October 17th and Day 2 on Sunday, October 18th. If a Duelist makes Day 2 for both events, they will need to choose which Day 2 they want to compete in once the standings are posted at the end of Saturday, October 17th.
Q: What are the Deck-building requirements for the Main Events?
A: Duelists can find detailed information about Deck-building for Advanced and Genesys on the Deck construction page, https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/
Here is the basic information:
Advanced
Decks must follow the Forbidden & Limited List, which can be viewed at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/list_2026-05-18/
For information on how to submit your Advanced Deck List, please see When do I turn in my Deck List for the Advanced Main Event?
Genesys
Genesys rules are simple:
- No Link Monsters or Pendulum Monsters are allowed. All other cards are allowed. The original field layout is used, with no Extra Monster Zones nor Pendulum Zones.
- The standard Forbidden & Limited Cards list is not used. All those cards can be used, except Link Monsters and Pendulum Monsters. Usual limit of 3 copies max of any card still applies.
- Deck construction uses a point system. Some cards are assigned a point value; most cards cost zero points. The total point cost of cards in your Main Deck, Extra Deck, and Side Deck (combined) cannot exceed the point cap for that event.
For the Genesys Main Event, we will use the 100 Points cap for Deck-building. Click the link below for the current Genesys Points list. Genesys Deck List must be submitted through NEURON, the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG support app.
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/genesys
For information on how to submit your Genesys Deck List, please see How do I turn in my Deck List for the Genesys Main Event?
Q: How many Rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?
A: The total number of Duelists in each of the Main Events, Advanced and Genesys, will determine the number of Rounds that are played in that specific Main Event.
| 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 one of the Main Events, Advanced or Genesys, then the Top 64 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 15 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2 for that specific Main Event.
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: What cards are legal for play?
A: Please check the “Products” page online at https://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
Cards that have been altered from their original appearance with surface decoration may be used for play
only if the alterations do not obscure any portion of the card text, make the illustration difficult to recognize, or make the card distinguishable from other cards in the Deck while it is face-down.
If a card’s surface decoration renders the card unrecognizable at first glance, then the card is not allowed for tournament play.
The Head Judge of the event has final arbitration on whether or not altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether or not their altered cards are acceptable for use before the start of the tournament.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the YCS?
A: As there will be food and drinks available inside the tournament hall, there will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
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: us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com
KDE-US Representative
Email: us-opsupport@konami.com with the subject “Question for YCS Houston 2026”
Q: Will there be coverage of the YCS?
A: Yes! There will be online coverage with Feature Matches 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:
https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialYuGiOhTCG
https://www.twitch.tv/officialyugiohtcg
Genesys Main Event Information
Q: When is the Genesys Main Event?
A:
| Mandatory On-site Check In | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Genesys Main Event Day 1 | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Genesys Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
Q: What is the Booster Pack purchase requirement to register for the Genesys Main Event?
A: To register for the Genesys Main Event, 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.
Registration for this event, including payment, must be completed online at https://registration.yugioh-card.com. The Booster Packs purchased when registering may be picked up on site when checking in for the event.
Q: What is the registration schedule for the Genesys Main Event?
A: The registration schedule for the Genesys Main Event is:
| Day | START TIME (Times are Central Daylight Time) | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Opens | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | – |
| Online Registration Closes | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | – | 12:00 PM CT |
| Deck Lists are Due | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | – | 2:00 PM CT |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that registered online | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM CT |
| Onsite Registration for Duelists that did not register online | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM CT |
| Alternative Check In for Duelists that made arrangements beforehand | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM CT | 9:30 AM CT |
*** 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 NEURON. ***
See How do I turn in my Deck List for the Genesys Main Event? For more information
Q: When can I register for the Genesys Main Event?
A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete in the Genesys Main Event.
- Duelists can register online here:
- https://registration.yugioh-card.com/
- If you have not used the site to register for a YCS or WCQ event, you will need to create an account in order to register. You can do this at any time, you do not need to wait for the event registration to open to register an account.
- Registration will remain open until either all available seats in the Genesys Main Event are sold out or until Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT (whichever comes first).
- Space is limited.
- Duelists who successfully register must still arrive at the YCS and check in on Thursday, October 15, 2026 between 12:00 PM CT and 6:00 PM CT to confirm their seat in the Tournament or their seat will be forfeited, and their entry will be refunded after the YCS. Duelists who have also registered for the Advanced Main Event can also check in for the Advanced Main Event at this time.
- If you are not able to check in on Thursday, October 15, 2026 prior to 6:00 PM CT due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact Yu-Gi-Oh! Registration staff at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026 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: How do I turn in my Deck List for the Genesys Main Event?
A: Once you have registered for the Genesys Main Event you will need to go into NEURON and submit your Genesys Deck List.
- The YCS Houston, TX Genesys Main Event will appear in the Confirm/Manage My Tournaments section on the Events tab between 24 and 48 hours after you register for the event.
- If it has been more than 48 hours since you registered and the event is not showing up in NEURON please contact us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com. Please provide your full name and the CARD GAME ID you used to register for YCS Houston 2026 Genesys Main Event.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the Deck List deadline of 2:00 PM CT Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for the Genesys Main Event?
A: Deck Lists are due through NEURON by 2:00 PM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Duelists who do not turn in their Deck Lists by this deadline, 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 at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com beforehand will be blocked from registering online for future YCS/WCQ events.
- Deck Lists must be submitted through NEURON. 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 2:00 PM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Q: What is the event schedule for the Genesys Main Event?
A: The event schedule for the Genesys Main Event is:
| DAY | START TIME (Times are Central Daylight Time) | END TIME | |
| Mandatory On-site Check In* | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM CT |
| Alternate On-Site Check-In** | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM CT | 9:30 AM CT |
| Genesys Main Event Day 1 | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM CT | – |
| Genesys Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM CT | – |
* Duelists who are competing in both Genesys and Advanced may also check in for Advanced on Thursday. Advanced Deck Lists must be submitted to check in but can still beupdated and resubmitted up until the Advanced Deck List deadline of 2:00 PM CT on Friday, October 15, 2026.
** Alternate On-Site Check-In is only for Duelists who email the event contact to arrange it if they are unable to arrive at the venue by 6:00 PM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Duelists MUST email us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026 to secure this Alternate Check-In***
Q: How do I check in for the Genesys Main Event?
A: Registered Duelists just need to arrive onsite at the venue between 12:00 PM CT and 6:00 PM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026 and follow the signs to check in and confirm your seat in the Genesys Main Event. 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 Thursday, October 15, 2026 prior to 6:00 PM CT due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact Yu-Gi-Oh! registration staff at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Thursday, October 15, 2026 to make alternative check-in arrangements.
Genesys Main Event Prizing
| Place | Prizes |
| 1st* | Ultra Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card YCS Trophy YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD 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 Genesys Championship Invite to and VIP status at the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 2nd | Super Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 3rd & 4th | Super Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card ROG Xbox Ally 1080p 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 5th-8th | ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of the current booster release Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Game Mat Ultra Rare Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| Remainder of Duelists in Day 2 | YCS Prize Card Pack |
| 1st After All Genesys Swiss Rounds | Giant Card of the YCS Prize Card |
*In addition to the other prizes for 1st place, the winner will receive complimentary travel and accommodation for the next Genesys Championship in their territory (North and Latin America only).
** Not all Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards can be made into Giant Cards see https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/faq/event_prizing/ for details.
*** The YCS Prize Card Pack will be available starting at the 1st Round of Swiss on Day 2 based on standings announced at the end of Day 1. Duelists may pick up their packs at the main stage from the start of the 1st Round of Swiss on Day 2 up until the start of Top 8.
The Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card and Super Rare YCS Prize Card will be awarded after Final Swiss Standings are determined, prior to the Top 8 cut. Duelists must still be enrolled in the tournament at the end of the final Round of Swiss and ranked in the Top 16 or Top 32 respectively to receive these Prize Cards.
| Number of Participants | YCS Prize Card Pack |
| Under 513 | Top 64 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | Top 128 |
| 1025 or more Duelists | Top 256 |
▶ Main Event Prizing Images are here!
Advanced Main Event Information
Q: When is the Advanced Main Event?
A:
| Mandatory On-site Check In | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
| Advanced Main Event Day 1 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Advanced Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
Duelists participating in the Genesys Main Event may also register on Thursday October 15 when they are checking in for Genesys.
Q: What is the Booster Pack purchase requirement to register for the Advanced Main Event?
A: To register for the Advanced Main Event, 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.
Registration for this event, including payment, must be completed online at https://registration.yugioh-card.com. The Booster Packs purchased when registering may be picked up on site when checking in for the event.
Q: What is the registration schedule for the Advanced Main Event?
A: The registration schedule for the Advanced Main Event is:
| Day | START TIME (Times are Central Daylight Time) | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Opens | Friday, September 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | – |
| Online Registration Closes | Friday, October 16, 2026 | – | 12:00 PM CT |
| Deck Lists are Due | Friday, October 16, 2026 | – | 2:00 PM CT |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that are participating in both the Advanced and Genesys Main Events | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM CT |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that registered online | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM CT |
| Onsite Registration for Duelists that did not register online | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 3:00 PM CT | 7:00 PM CT |
| Alternative Check In for Duelists that made arrangements beforehand | Saturday, October 17 2026 | 8:00 AM CT | 9:30 AM CT |
*** 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. ***
Q: When can I register for the Advanced Main Event?
A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register online to secure a seat to compete in the Advanced Main Event.
- Duelists can register online here:
- https://registration.yugioh-card.com/
- If you have not used the site to register for a YCS or WCQ event, you will need to create an account in order to register. You can do this at any time, you do not need to wait for the event registration to open to register an account.
- Registration will remain open until either all available seats in the Advanced Main Event are sold out or until Friday, October 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM CT (whichever comes first).
- Space is limited.
- Duelists who successfully register must still arrive at the YCS and check in on Friday, October 16, 2026 between 12:00 PM CT and 6:00 PM CT 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 also playing in the Genesys Main Event, you may also check in for the Advanced Main Event on Thursday, October 15, 2026 between 12:00 PM CT and 6:00 PM CT. You must already have submitted a Deck List for the Advanced Main Event, but you can make changes to your Deck List until Friday 2PM CT. You do not need to check in on Friday for the Advanced Main Event if you check in on Thursday.
- If you are not able to check in on Friday, October 16, 2026 prior to 6:00 PM CT due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact Yu-Gi-Oh! Registration staff at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026 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 the Advanced Main Event?
A: Deck Lists are due online by 2:00 PM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Duelists who do not turn in their Deck Lists by this deadline, 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 at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com 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.
- Even if you are participating in the Genesys Main Event on Friday, this Deck submission deadline still applies.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the registration deadline of 2:00 PM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Q: What is the event schedule for the Advanced Main Event?
A: The event schedule for the Advanced Main Event is:
| DAY | START TIME (Times are Central Daylight Time) | END TIME | |
| Mandatory On-site Check In* | Friday, October 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM CT |
| Alternate On-Site Check-In** | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM CT | 9:30 AM CT |
| Advanced Main Event Day 1 | Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM CT | – |
| Advanced Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 9:00 AM CT | – |
* Duelists that are competing in both Genesys and Advanced may also check in for Advanced on Thursday, October 15. Advanced Deck Lists must be submitted to check in but can still beupdated and resubmitted up until the Advanced Deck List deadline of 2:00 PM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026.
** Alternate On-Site Check-In is only for Duelists who email the event contact to arrange it if they are unable to arrive at the venue by 6:00 PM CT on Friday October 16, 2026. Duelists MUST email us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026 to secure this Alternate Check-In***
Q: How do I check in for the Advanced Main Event?
A: Registered Duelists just need to arrive onsite at the venue between 12:00 PM CT and 6:00 PM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026 and follow the signs to check in and confirm your seat in the Advanced Main Event. 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, October 16, 2026 prior to 6:00 PM CT due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact Yu-Gi-Oh! registration staff at us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM CT on Friday, October 16, 2026 to make alternative check-in arrangements. If you are also competing in the Genesys Main Event, you can check in for both during the Genesys Main Event check in on Thursday, October 15. Please see Genesys Main Event Information for details.
Advanced Main Event Prizing
| Place | Prizes |
| 1st* | Ultra Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card YCS Trophy YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD 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 YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 2nd | Super Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 3rd & 4th | Super Rare Black Luster Soldier – Envoy of the Beginning YCS Prize Card ROG Xbox Ally 1080p 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 5th-8th | ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of the current booster release Invite to the next WCQ tournament Ultra Rare Call of the Haunted Top 16 YCS Prize Card Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Game Mat Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize Card YCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| Remainder of Duelists in Day 2 | YCS Prize Card Pack |
| 1st After All Advanced Swiss Rounds | Giant Card of the YCS Prize 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 https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/faq/event_prizing/ for details.
*** The YCS Prize Card Pack will be available starting at the 1st Round of Swiss on Day 2 based on standings announced at the end of Day 1. Duelists may pick up their packs at the main stage from the start of the 1st Round of Swiss on Day 2 up until the start of Top 8.
The Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card and Super Rare YCS Prize Card will be awarded after Final Swiss Standings are determined, prior to the Top 8 cut. Duelists must still be enrolled in the tournament at the end of the final Round of Swiss and ranked in the Top 16 or Top 32 respectively to receive these Prize Cards.
| Number of Participants | YCS Prize Card Pack |
| Under 513 | Top 64 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | Top 128 |
| 1025 or more Duelists | Top 256 |
▶ Main Event Prizing Images are here!
Main Event Prizing Images
YCS Trophy
YCS Messenger Bag
ROG Xbox Ally 16 GB RAM 512GB SSD (color may vary)
YCS Sleeves
YCS Metal Dice Set – 1st Place
YCS Metal Dice Set (color will vary)
YCS Game Mat
1st Place Prize Card and Envelope
2nd to 4th Place Prize Card and Envelope
Top 16 Prize Card and Envelope
Top 32 Prize Card and Envelope
Day 2 Prize Card and Envelope
1st After Advanced Swiss Rounds Giant Card
1st After Genesys Swiss Rounds Giant Card
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport for this YCS?
A: Nearest Airport(s):
| Airport | Airport Code | City | State | Distance to Venue |
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | Houston | TX | 12.3 Miles |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | Houston | TX | 28.1 Miles |
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.
You can find Ride Share App pickup instructions for George Bush Intercontinental Airport here: https://www.fly2houston.com/iah/taxis-ride-apps
You can find other Group Transportations options for George Bush Intercontinental Aiport here: https://www.fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation
You can find Ride Share App pickup instructions for William P. Hobby Airport here: https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/taxis-ride-apps
You can find other Group Transportations options for William P. Lobby Aiport here: https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation
Q: Are there any nearby Hotels?
A: Reliant Park is located in near Reliant Stadium, so it has many hotels nearby in many price brackets.
| Hotel | Address | Phone | Distance to Venue |
| Holiday Inn Houston Reliant Park Area- By IHG | 8111 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054 | (540) 208-5936 | 0.5 Miles |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Houston Medical Center NRG Park | 1715 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054 | (713) 797-0040 | 1 Mile |
| Residence Inn By Marriott Houston Medical Center Reliant Park | 7807 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77030 | (713) 660-7993 | 1 Mile |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park | 1400 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX 77054 | (713) 796-1000 | 1 Mile |
You can find more hotel options at https://maps.app.goo.gl/JDX3Z7atHndU5cEbA
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.
