YCS São Paulo, Brazil 2025 – Main Event Information
Registration Schedule (Main Event)
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. ***
*** Online registration is open till the End Time and Date listed above or until available seats sell out, whichever comes first. ***
*** Deck Lists MUST be submitted by the Deck List due date via the website where you registered. ***
- Duelists can pre-register here:
- Duelists can use the link above to get to the pre-registration site. There you will log in or register an account if you do not already have one. Once logged in, click on Events and select YCS Sao Paulo, Brazil by clicking on Details. Follow the instructions from there to confirm your seat at the YCS.
- Pre-registration will remain open until either all available seats in the YCS are sold out or until Friday, October 10th at 10:00 AM (whichever comes first).
- Deck Lists are not due when you register for the YCS, but they must be created on your account and attached to your YCS Sao Paulo, Brazil Entry by 10:00 AM BRT Friday October 10th, 2025
- Create Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx
- Submit Your Deck List: https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/MyEvents.aspx
- Duelists who successfully pre-register must still arrive at the YCS and check in on Friday, October 10th between 3:00 PM and 6: 30 PM to confirm their seat in the Tournament or their seat will be forfeited.
- At check in, Duelists will pay R$150 (Brazilian Real) to receive five (5) booster packs ofthe current booster release Doom of Dimensions (DOOD), and registration into the event.
- If you are not able to check in on Friday, October 10th prior to 6:30PM due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact the Tournament Organizer at op@devir.com.br no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th to make alternative check-in arrangements.
- Any Duelist that does not attend a YCS they pre-registered for and does not reach out to the registration website team beforehand will be blocked from registering online for future YCS events.
- There will not be any on-time registration on the Saturday of the event. If space allows, late entry will be opened on Saturday and Duelists will be allowed to register to enter the tournament in the second Round with a Round 1 Match Loss.
YCS Sao Paulo 2025 Registration Information
Q: Where is YCS Sao Paulo, 2025?
A: YCS Sao Paulo will be held at:
Centro de Eventos São Luís
R. Luís Coelho, 323 – Consolação, São Paulo – SP
01309-001, Brazil
Q: When can I register for YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: : For this YCS, Duelists will need to pre-register to secure a seat to compete.
- Duelists can pre-register here:
- Pre-registration will remain open until either all available seats in the YCS are sold out or until Friday, October 10th at 10:00 AM (whichever comes first).
- Duelists who successfully pre-register must still arrive at the YCS and check in on Friday, October 10th between 3:00 PM and 6: 30 PM to confirm their seat in the Tournament or their seat will be forfeited.
- If you are not able to check in on Friday, October 10th prior to 6:30PM due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact the Tournament Organizer at op@devir.com.br no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th to make alternative check-in arrangements.
- Any Duelist that does not attend a YCS they pre-registered for and does not reach out to the registration website team beforehand will be blocked from registering online for future YCS events.
- There will not be any on-time registration on the Saturday of the event. If space allows, late entry will be opened on Saturday and Duelists will be allowed to register to enter the tournament in the second Round with a Round 1 Match Loss.
We urge you to pre-register for the event due to seating capacity.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck List for YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Deck Lists are due online by 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th.
- Duelists who do not turn in their Deck Lists by this deadline, will automatically forfeit their seat at the YCS. Any Duelist that does not attend a YCS they pre-registered for and does not reach out to the Tournament Organizer at op@devir.com.br beforehand will be blocked from pre-registering for future YCS/WCQ events.
- Deck Lists must be submitted through the online system. Physical copies of a Deck List will not be accepted onsite for the YCS.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the pre-registration deadline of 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th.
Q: How do I turn in my Deck List for the YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Please create your Deck List at https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx. Once you have created your Deck List, you can submit it at https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/MyEvents.aspx. Simply find the Submit Deck List link for the YCS event to find the page where you can select the name of the Deck List you have created for the event. We recommend giving each Deck List you create a unique name so that you don’t submit the incorrect Deck List.
Once a Deck List has been submitted, you can update and resubmit it up until the pre-registration deadline of 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th.
Q: How do I check in at the YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Pre-registered Duelists just need to arrive on-site at the venue between 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM on Friday, October 10th and follow the signs to check in and confirm your seat in the YCS. At this time, Duelists be asked to R$150 (Brazilian Real) and receive five (5) booster packs Doom of Dimensions (DOOD) once they are confirmed at check in. If you are not able to check in on Friday, October 10th prior to 6:30 PM due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact the Tournament Organizer at op@devir.com.br no later than 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10th to make alternative check-in arrangements.
Q: If pre-registration is sold out, is there anything I can do to participate at YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Duelists who register have two deadlines to meet or their seats are forfeited. Any seats that become available will only be open to Duelists on site at the Centro de Eventos São Luís on Friday, October 10, 2025. There is NO GUARANTEE any seats will become available if pre- registration sells out, so if you are not local to, or planning to be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the weekend of the YCS, we do not recommend you arrange travel and hotel without a confirmed seat to compete in the YCS. Seating will be limited, and Public Events alone are no reason to travel long distances. There will be more YCS, so please keep that in mind if you are unable to register for this event.
EVENT INFORMATION
- This will be a two-day tournament using Advanced Constructed Decks in the Swiss format.
- Best 2 out of 3 Matches
- Swiss Rounds followed by a Single-Elimination Playoff Top Cut. Rounds are dependent on the total number of Duelists at the time registration closes.
- Time Limit: 50 Minutes per Swiss Round.
MAIN EVENT SCHEDULE
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. ***
| Day | START TIME All schedules are listed in BRT | END TIME All schedules are listed in BRT | |
| Onsite check in for Duelists pre-registered | Friday, October 10th, 2025 | 3:00PM | 6:30PM |
| Onsite registration for Duelists that did not pre-register | Friday, October 10th, 2025 | 6:00PM | 7:00PM |
| Alternative check in for Duelists that made arrangements beforehand | Saturday, October 11th, 2025 | 8:00AM | 9:30AM |
| Start of YCS – Day 1 | Saturday, October 11th, 2025, 2025 | 10:00 AM | – |
| Start of YCS – Day 2 | Sunday, October 12th, 2025, 2025 | 10:00 AM | – |
YCS Information
Q: What happens at YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes; earn invites to their next World Championship Qualifier; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
In addition to the main Championship Series tournament, there are numerous Public Events, like Win-A-Mat, Speed Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS (DUEL LINKS)*, Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL (MASTER DUEL), and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.
*In order to participate in DUEL LINKS, Duelists will need to have the latest version of DUEL LINKS which is currently v 10.0.0.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: There will be a 30-minute meal break on Day 1 to allow Duelists to eat. Announcements will be made the Round prior to the start of the break and a 30-minute time clock will be set. Duelists who do not arrive for the next Round on time will incur tardiness penalties. There will be no meal break on Day 2.
Q: How many Rounds will YCS Sao Paulo 2025 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 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: 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 YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A:
Tournament Organizer: Devir Brasil
Email: op@devir.com.br
Q: Will there be coverage of YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Yes! There will be online blog type coverage and social media updates at YCS available here:
Event Coverage blog – Event updates, Pairings, and Standings.
Instagram, Facebook, and X – Event updates
There will not be a Livestream for this event
Q: What is Genesys and will YCS Sao Paulo offer any Genesys tournaments? NEW!!
Yes!! YCS Sao Paulo will be the first event in Latin America to offer Genesys Qualifiers and the Genesys Invitational!
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 YCS Sao Paulo, all Genesys Qualifier tournaments will use the 100 Points cap for Deck-building.
For more information about Genesys, please visit: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/genesys/
Q: How can I register for the Genesys Qualifier tournaments?
A: For this YCS, Duelists will need to register at the Public Events stage to secure a seat to compete in the Genesys Qualifier tournaments.
- These events will be Genesys format using 100 Points for Deck-building.
- Duelists will be responsible for bringing in a printed copy of their Deck Lists. Decks must be built in accordance to the Genesys rules that are listed above.
- Duelists can create and print their Deck Lists using the early access point tabulator tool by clicking HERE!
Q: How do I compete in the Genesys Invitational tournament?
A: For this YCS, in order for a Duelist to enter the Genesys Invitational tournament, they will need to obtain an invite from one of the Genesys Qualifier tournaments hosted on Saturday. These events will be limited to 32 flights and capped at 16 Duelists each.
Invites to the Genesys Invitational are given to 1st and 2nd Place finishers of each of the Genesys Qualifier tournaments.
Once the Qualifiers reach the cap, there will be 8-person Genesys on-demand tournaments available.
Q: I want to vend at YCS Sao Paulo, who should I contact and by when?
A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email op@devir.com.br with the subject line “Request to Vend at YCS Sao Paulo 2025.” Vendors will be required to complete and apply for each event at which they wish to vend. For this YCS, all applications must be submitted no later than October 10th, 2025.
Keep in mind that KDE-US and Devir Brasil handle the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Tournament Organizer.
Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location is prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling cards or products, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.
Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from KONAMI Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.
Q: What if I lost an item at the tournament?
A: Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. KDE-US, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee.
The Tournament Organizer is required to keep lost and found items for at least 60 days after the conclusion of the Event. Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the Tournament Organizer within the 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in. Tournament Organizer contact information can be found below.
Tournament Organizer: Devir Brasil
Email: op@devir.com.br
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport to YCS Sao Paulo 2025?
A: Nearest Airport(s):
| Airport | Airport Code | City | Country | Distance to Venue |
| São Paulo/Guarulhos – Gov. André Franco Montoro International Airport | GRU | Guarulhos, SP | Brazil | 23 km to Centro de Eventos São Luis |
| São Paulo/Congonhas – Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport | CGH | São Paulo, SP | Brazil | 8 km to Centro de Eventos São Luis |
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airports?
A:
From Guarulhos (GRU):
- Taxi or Uber: 30–60 min depending on traffic.
- Airport Bus Service (EMTU): Executive buses every 15–25 min to Avenida Paulista and other central terminals. Cost: R$ 5–40 (≈US$ 0.90–7.30); travel time: 25–50 min.
- Public transport: Local bus (lines 257 or 299) to Tatuapé station (~15 min), then metro Line 3 – Red, connecting to Line 2 – Green, to Consolação/Paulista. Total time: ~45 min; cost: ~R$ 10–12(≈US$ 1.80–2.20). U can pay in cash (Brazilian Reals R$) at the bus and at the metro(subway) Cash is the only payment method accepted.
- Train Station from Airport: There is a train connection from Guarulhos Airport to São Paulo’s metro network. To use it, you must first take the free shuttle bus from the airport terminals to Aeroporto-Guarulhos Station (CPTM Line 13 – Jade). The shuttle ride takes about 10 minutes. From Aeroporto-Guarulhos Station, take Line 13 – Jade to Engenheiro Goulart, where you connect to Line 12 – Sapphire toward Brás. At Brás, transfer to Line 3 – Red toward Luz, then change to Line 4 – Yellow toward Paulista/Consolação to go to the Venue. Total travel time: ~60 minutes (depending on waiting times) Cost: R$ 6 (≈US$ 1.10). Cash is the only payment method accepted.
From Congonhas (CGH):
- Taxi or ride-share (Uber): 15–25 min.
- Public transport: Bus 609J-10 from “Parada Aeroporto de Congonhas” to São Judas metro station (Line 1 – Blue), then transfer at Paraíso to Line 2 – Green, and continue to Consolação/Paulista. Total time: ~40 min.
Q: Are there any nearby Hotels?
A:
| Hotel | Address | Website | Distance to the venue |
| Hotel Intercity Paulista | Rua Haddock Lobo 294 – Cerqueira César, São Paulo – SP, 01414-000 | intercityhoteis.com.br | 70 m |
| Hotel Vila Galé Paulista | Rua Bela Cintra 952 – Consolação, São Paulo – SP, 01415-002 | vilagale.com | 75 m |
| Hotel Ibis São Paulo Paulista | Av. Paulista 2355 – Bela Vista, São Paulo – SP, 01311-300 | all.accor.com | 500 m |
| Hotel Meliá Paulista | Av. Paulista 2181 – Consolação, São Paulo – SP, 01311-300 | melia.com | 200 m |
All of the hotels above are located in the Avenida Paulista area and are walking distance from the venue.
Q: Do I need a visa to enter Brazil if I am from a different country?
A: Most countries from Latin America do not require visas for stays of 90 days or less, however, it is highly advisable to contact your local consulate for the most up-to-date information. Starting from April 10th, 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry into Brazil. If you already possess a valid physical visa in your passport for your visit’s purpose, you do not need to apply for a new visa.
For those arriving in Brazil by air, sea, or land, the online visa application form is available here
Main Event Prizing
| Place | Prizes |
| 1st* | Ultra Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios YCS Trophy YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION NEW! 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 YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 2nd | Super Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 3rd & 4th | Super Rare YCS Prize Card – Anotherverse Stratios Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 5th-8th | Steam Deck OLED Steam Download code for Yu-Gi-Oh! EARLY DAYS COLLECTION Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Metal Dice Set YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 9th-16th | 24 booster packs of the current booster release Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| 17th – 32nd | Invite to the next WCQ tournament YCS Sleeves YCS Game Mat |
| Top 16 | Ultra Rare Top 16 YCS Promo Card: Effect Veiler |
| Top 32 | Top 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, please see this page for details.
| Number of Participants | YCS Promo Card |
| Under 512 | Top 64 |
| 513 – 1024 Duelists | Top 128 |
| 1025 or more Duelists | Top 256 |
** The YCS Promo Card will be awarded based on final attendance (see chart below). The Promo Card will be awarded after the final Round of Swiss based on the standings of active Duelists. Duelists that drop from the event will not be eligible for the Promo Card.
YCS Sao Paulo 2025 COVID-19 Restrictions
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) strongly encourages, but does not require, all attendees to be fully vaccinated and to wear a mask. However, KDE-US reserves the right to implement a mandatory mask and/or vaccine requirement for any event on short notice, if deemed necessary. If this event does require attendees to wear a mask, KDE-US will make all available efforts to notify all attendees. However, it is your responsibility to confirm you have read and understood the most current KDE-US COVID-19 policy prior to your arrival at the event, by checking this FAQ section, which may be updated from time to time.
Please note that all attendees must follow measures outlined in the KDE-US COVID-19 Addendum to help prevent the spread of illness. The COVID-19 addendum can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/COVID19_Addendum_v_1.pdf.
Any attendee who has or develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status or other measures taken, should refrain from attending this event. If symptoms develop during this event, attendees should immediately notify event staff, withdraw from this event and leave the venue. If event staff observe symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they may direct impacted individuals to leave the venue. This can include the symptomatic individual and those who were in close proximity with such individual for extended periods of time.
By attending this event in person, all attendees understand and acknowledge that they risk exposure to and contraction of potentially dangerous diseases and viruses, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any other diseases or viruses not listed, while traveling to, from, and during the event. By attending this event, all attendees agree to knowingly and freely assume all such risks and enter the venue at their own risk.
KDE-US makes no representations that it has taken any safety precautions that relate to infectious diseases or exposure, and even if KDE-US did proactively take preventative measures, KDE-US has made no representation that those measures will in any way reduce or prevent the risks associated with exposure. Attendees release KDE-US, its employees and representatives, and all persons involved WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law. BY ATTENDING IN THIS EVENT, ATTENDEES ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO KDE-US TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
