YCS Orlando, FL 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 Orlando, FL?
A: YCS Orlando, FL 2026 will be held at:
Orange County Convention Center
South Concours Hall SB
9899 International Drive, FL 32819
Q: What is the attendance capacity for this YCS?
A: Due to safety, health, and fire regulations, we have seating for up to 3,500 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 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 Orlando, FL?
A: YCS Orlando, FL will feature two Main Events. The Genesys Main Event Day 1 will be held on Friday, November 6th and Day 2 on Sunday, November 8th. The Advanced Main Event Day 1 will be held on Saturday, November 7th and Day 2 on Sunday, November 8th. 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, November 7th. After the tentative Advanced standings are confirmed on Saturday evening, an announcement will be made of the Duelists that made both Day 2s. If a Duelist who has qualified for both Day 2s does not come up to the scorekeeper within 10 minutes after the announcement has been made, they will be dropped from the tournament in which they have the lowest relative standing.
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 https://registration.yugioh-card.com/
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 altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether 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 for purchase 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 Orlando 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:
Genesys Main Event Information
Q: When is the Genesys Main Event?
A:
| Mandatory On-site Check In | Thursday, November 5, 2026 |
| Genesys Main Event Day 1 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Genesys Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, November 8, 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 Eastern Standard Time) | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Opens | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | – |
| Online Registration Closes | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | – | 12:00 PM ET |
| Deck Lists are Due | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | – | 2:00 PM ET |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that registered online | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Onsite Registration for Duelists that did not register online* | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM ET |
| Alternative Check In for Duelists that made arrangements beforehand | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM ET | 9:30 AM ET |
*If onsite registration is available, Duelists registering onsite must submit their Deck List through the website when they register.
*** 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. ***
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 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, November 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (whichever comes first).
- Space is limited.
- Duelists who successfully register must arrive at the YCS and check in on Thursday, November 5, 2026, between 12:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET 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 may also check in for the Advanced Main Event at this time.
- If you cannot check in on Thursday, November 5, 2026, prior to 6:00 PM ET 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 ET on Thursday, November 5, 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 must go through https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ and submit your Genesys 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 ET Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Deck Lists must be submitted through https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ Physical copies of a Deck List will not be accepted onsite for the YCS.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for the Genesys Main Event?
A:
- Deck Lists are due through https://registration.yugioh-card.com/ by 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 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.
- Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the registration deadline of 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 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 Eastern Standard Time) | END TIME | |
| Mandatory On-site Check In* | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Alternate On-Site Check-In** | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM ET | 9:30 AM ET |
| Genesys Main Event Day 1 | Friday, November 6,2026 | 10:00 AM ET | – |
| Genesys Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM ET | – |
* 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 ET on Friday, November 6, 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 ET on Thursday, November 5,2026. Duelists MUST email us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026 to secure this Alternate Check-In***
Q: How do I check in for the Genesys Main Event?
A: Registered Duelists need to arrive onsite at the venue between 12:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 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 cannot check in on Thursday, November 5, 2026 prior to 6:00 PM ET 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 ET on Thursday, November 5, 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next Genesys Championship tournament YCS Game MatSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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, November 6, 2026 |
| Advanced Main Event Day 1 | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Advanced Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, November 8,2026 |
Duelists participating in the Genesys Main Event may also register on Thursday November 5 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 Eastern Standard Time) | END TIME | |
| Online Registration Opens | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | – |
| Online Registration Closes | Friday, November 6, 2026 | – | 12:00 PM ET |
| Deck Lists are Due | Friday, November 6, 2026 | – | 2:00 PM ET |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that are participating in both the Advanced and Genesys Main Events | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Onsite Check In for Duelists that registered online | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Onsite Registration for Duelists that did not register online* | Friday, November 6, 2026 | 3:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM ET |
| Alternative Check In for Duelists that made arrangements beforehand | Saturday, November 7 2026 | 8:00 AM ET | 9:30 AM ET |
*If onsite registration is available, Duelists registering onsite must submit their Deck List through the website when they register.
*** 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 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, November 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (whichever comes first).
- Space is limited.
- Duelists who successfully register must still arrive at the YCS and check in on Friday, November 6, 2026, between 12:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET 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, November 5, 2026, between 12:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM ET.You must submit a Deck List for the Advanced Main Event, but you can make changes to your Deck List until Friday 2PM ET. You do not need to check in on Friday for the Advanced Main Event if you check in on Thursday.
- If you cannot check in on Friday, November 6, 2026, prior to 6:00 PM ET 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 ET on Friday, November 6, 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 ET on Friday, November 6, 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 ET on Friday, November 6, 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 Eastern Standard Time) | END TIME | |
| Mandatory On-site Check In* | Friday, November 6,2026 | 12:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM ET |
| Alternate On-Site Check-In** | Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM ET | 9:30 AM ET |
| Advanced Main Event Day 1 | Saturday, November 7,2026 | 10:00 AM ET | – |
| Advanced Main Event Day 2 | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM ET | – |
* Duelists that are competing in both Genesys and Advanced may also check in for Advanced on Thursday, November 5. 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 ET on Friday, November 6, 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 ET on Friday November 6, 2026. Duelists MUST email us-ygo-registration@kde-us.com no later than 11:00 AM ET on Friday, November 6, 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 ET and 6:00 PM ET on Friday, November 6, 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 cannot check in on Friday, November 6, 2026, prior to 6:00 PM ET 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 ET on Friday, November 6,2026 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, November 5. 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 Top 16 YCS Prize CardSuper Rare Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 CardSuper Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Game Mat Super Rare Solemn Judgment Top 32 YCS Prize CardYCS Game Mat YCS Prize Card Pack YCS Sleeves |
| 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 to YCS Orlando 2025?
A: Nearest Airport(s):
| Airport | Airport Code | City | State | Distance to Venue |
| Orlando International Airport | MCO | Orlando | FL | 12.3 miles |
| Orlando Sanford Airport | SFB | Orlando | FL | 28.0 miles |
| Daytona Beach International Airport | DAB | Daytona Beach | FL | 63.8 miles |
| Tampa | TPA | Tampa | FL | 72.2 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.
Please view this website for detailed directions about how to get to the Orange County Convention Center from the MCO and other places: https://www.occc.net/Attendee-Getting-Here#:~:text=Directions%20to%20the%20Orange%20County%20Convention%20Center&text=The%20Convention%20Center%20is%20only,dining%2C%20shopping%20and%20entertainment%20options
Q: Are there any nearby Hotels?
A: Yes. There are many hotels in the vicinity of the Convention Center.
| Hotel | Address | Phone | Distance to Venue |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 2841-234 | 0.2 Miles |
| Rosen Plaza Hotel | 9700 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 9969-700 | 0.4 Miles |
| Four Points by Sheraton Orlando Convention Center | 6435 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 | (407) 351-6600 | 0.5 Miles |
| Hilton Orlando | 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 313-4300 | 0.9 Miles |
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.
