2025 European World Championship Qualifier - Berlin
25 - 27 July
Attention Duelists – get ready to compete in the 2025 European World Championship Qualifier in Berlin, Germany! From 25 – 27 July, Duelists from all across Europe will compete to qualify for the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship!
Stay tuned: More information will follow soon!
Duelists must have the NEURON smartphone app to register and upload their decklist.
You will need to use the KCGN ID displayed within NEURON to register for and participate in this event. If you don’t have NEURON, please make sure that you download it onto your smart device before registering for the event.
Tournament packages are priced at £44.90. Please see Terms of Entry for further details.
Tournament packages are only needed to participate in the Main Event, you can enter the venue freely to spectate or to enter Public Events. Tournament packages can’t be transferred between players or refunded.
Deck submissions opening time will be announced later!
Registration for Main and Public events payment methods will be exclusively offered via Credit and Debit cards.
You will need a KCGN ID to register for and participate in this Event. If you don’t have a KCGN ID, please make sure that you register for one before securing entry to the Event
Prizes
- Invite to the World Championship
The event will begin on Saturday 8th of February at 16:00 GMT, with registration closing at 15:00 GMT.
This will be a two-day tournament, with Swiss Rounds followed by a Top-Cut.
This event will be using the date 28/April/2010.
- Eligible Cards for this event must have been legal in a TCG region (does not need to have been released specifically in Europe, just a TCG region)
- This is superseded by Cards Not Legal For Play in EMEA & OC Regions, found within the Card Legality guidelines: https://www.yugioh-card.com/eu/play/card-legality/
Example:
Chimeratech Fortress Dragon was not released in Europe by April 2010, however it was released in North America. This card for not feature on the “Cards Not Legal For Play in EMEA & OC Regions, therefore it is legal for the event.
Prizes:
Winner: Giant Card – BLAR-EN057 Goyo Guardian
2nd – 3rd place: Oversized Card –BLAR-EN057 Goyo Guardian
Top 8: Time Wizard Game Mat
Public Event Schedule
Exclusive First Look: Play the New Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION in the Digital Area!
We’re excited to unveil the Digital Area at YCS Birmingham—a dedicated space where you can experience the brand-new Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION for the very first time!
Here’s what you need to know to secure your spot:
- On the day of the event, you’ll have the chance to book a FREE ticket online.
- Each ticket secures one of the eight spots available in a 20-minute session.
- Tickets will be released in waves throughout the day, so if a wave sells out, don’t worry—more opportunities will open later! Keep an eye on the Digital Area free tickets section for the next wave to open.
This is your chance to dive into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! in an entirely new way. Don’t miss out—visit the Digital Area free tickets section on the day of the event to book your free ticket and be part of this exciting moment in Yu-Gi-Oh! history!
The terms and conditions that you will accept when purchasing a Tournament Package are in English.
You can contact Fanfinity if you have any questions regarding your registration or payment.
For more information about this event, please visit the official website of Konami Digital Entertainment, or send them an email with the button below.
Vendors
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities at YCS Birmingham 2025
We want to ensure a comfortable, safe, and respectful environment for all attendees at YCS Birmingham. Please use the restroom facilities that best align with your gender identity.
In addition to standard and accessible restrooms, a gender-neutral restroom will be available at the venue.
For your convenience, multiple restroom facilities can be found in the atrium area of the NEC. You can view a detailed map of available restrooms here.
We appreciate your cooperation in fostering a welcoming space for everyone. If you have any concerns or need assistance, please reach out to event staff at the Customer Service Point at the Main Event Stage. You can also communicate any feedback through our online support portal at https://customersupport.fanfinity.gg.
Side Event
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Location
Estrel Berlin (Estrel Congress Center)
Sonnenallee 225,
12057 Berlin,
Germany
Hall Opening Hours
To Be Announced.
Travel Tips and Accessibility
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FAQ
Pokémon Regional Championships are Premier events in which you can battle in Pokémon TCG, Video Game, or Pokémon GO Regional Championships. They take place all over the world. No qualifications or residency restrictions are needed to enter these events. Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck for the Standard format. Pokémon GO players must have a legal Pokémon team on their Pokémon GO account.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, stand in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program, and comply with the current Play! Pokémon COVID-19 Protocols for Premier events.
You can find more information on the official page.
Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck for the Standard format. Pokémon Video Game players must bring their own game system, their own Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, and a legal Pokémon team. Pokémon GO players must have a legal Pokémon team on their Pokémon GO account.
In order to participate, players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account, be in good standing with the Play! Pokémon program, and comply with the current Play! Pokémon COVID-19 Protocols for Premier events.
In order to take part in the Regional Championship, you first need to register for the event. Most Regional Championships require online registration, and events may sell out. You can find more information on the official page.
The Play! Pokémon program divides players into tournament groups based on the year they were born. These groups are the Junior, Senior, and Masters Divisions. Whenever possible, players are paired with other players in the same age division. Prizes are typically awarded to the best players in each age division.
These are the age divisions for the 2024 season:
Juniors: born in 2012 or later
Seniors: born in 2008 to 2011
Masters: born in 2007 or earlier
Parents should remain on site to keep track of their children and, of course, celebrate their play. Tournaments usually take several hours, so parents might want to bring a book or some other quiet activity to occupy their time. We encourage parents to build a deck and join the fun!
Please take a look at the official Parents Guide.
Guardians don’t need to book a separate ticket! When an underage player registers, a single spectator ticket for their guardian will be included for free. You will need to register for additional tickets.
Tournament Entry for a Special Event is Free but is handled on a first-come-first-served basis and tickets are limited
Spectator tickets become available together with the player tickets.
There is a limited number available, based upon the capacity of the hall.
If you want to enter the hall, or play Side Events, you do require a spectator ticket. Spectator tickets can only be obtained online, you can not register on-site.
You can find all the tournament information here.
You can find all the info to register your child here in the RK9 guidelines.
If you are still unsure, please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will happily provide you more information.
Series 2 of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will begin on February 1st. Series 2 will last until March 31st, and then the game will transition into Series 3 rulesets.
You are allowed to trade cards with your friends and other players.
Buying and selling, however, is only allowed with the official vendors that are present at the event. If you are caught buying and selling you will be removed from the tournament hall.
No, refunds are not allowed.
No, you can only get these when you attend the event.
The chance to play the game you love, and depending on how you perform some amazing prizes. You can find more information on the official page.
You go to the Registration page, and fill out the required details. You can find more information about the event schedule on the official page.
You can find the up-to-date protocols here.
For your Championship Points please contact Pokémon Support.
For physical prizes such as your trophy, boosters or playmat please email us at [email protected]
Always include the event you participated in & your Player ID.
Please email us at [email protected]
Our professor staff is there to help you during the event. If you have any questions, need help or feel uncomfortable please reach out to our Professor staff. The professor will be able to help and address the situation on the spot.
We aim to stream each of our Pokémon Regional Championship events. More information about every separate event can be found on our social media channels:
Facebook: Play-The-Championships
Twitter: PlayTheChamps
Discord: Tournamentcenter
You can find more information on how to become a professor here. If you are qualified and want to apply for one of our events, please send an e-mail to [email protected]
We always welcome feedback! Please send any feedback you may have via email: [email protected]
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To ensure the safety of all attendees, the following items will not be permitted into the event:
- Items that could be considered “weapons” and would not pass airline security (including all firearms, sharp objects, mock or prop weapons, and sprays)
- Electronic smoking devices
- Bags larger than 9″ x 14″ x 22″ (23 cm x 36 cm x 56 cm). If an airline would not classify it as a carry-on, it is too big.
- Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance
- Apparel, objects, or signs with explicit wording or pictures
- Animals (other than service animals)
Animals (other than service animals) are not allowed in the hall.
The rules of the venue state that visitors are not allowed to bring or consume outside food.
Anyone who requires a guardian can register them for free when purchasing their ticket. These guardians will be issued a spectator ticket. If you can’t register a guardian with your ticket purchase, please contact our Customer support with your information and ticket number.
