The Yu-Gi-Oh! UK OPEN & UK GENESYS CHALLENGE - WEEKEND EVENT! - Hosted by The Gamers Lodge!

Join us for an electrifying two-day Yu-Gi-Oh! event that you won't want to miss! The Gamers Lodge have the absolute honour and pleasure to be hosting this years OPEN and we're proud to announce it'll be the first 2-day event! Day 1 we'll be running the OPEN, rounds of SWISS with no top cut. Day 2 we'll be launching the GENESYS Challenge with style! 

We're hosting it at The Adelphi Hotel Liverpool, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, L3 5UL

Tickets will be available until 21:00 on Friday 20th of March, so be sure to get yours in advance to avoid disappointment!

*NEURON HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE MORNING OF EACH EVENT, FILL IN THE FORM BELOW WITH YOUR DETAILS OR QUEUE UP IN THE MORNING TO REGISTER YOUR ID*
Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1HQrULFKegK1F3xO1kkIwRltR9JjXGwIn1BG0_V89Es8/

Important Information: 
Food & Drink: Served at the Venue on demand, with The Adelphi serving a specific drinks list and handing out free water. Other food can be accessible within a 2 minute walk from the venue as you're in the city centre of Liverpool!

Vendors: The Gamers Lodge & Shufflers Inn will be there with all of your card needs, selling cores for Time Wizard, GENESYS, Advanced Constructed as well as Singles! 

The Gamers Lodge will cover all of your gaming needs with Sleeves, Mats & More!

Looking for Accommodation? The Adelphi have kindly offered discount any hotel stay for people playing during this period.

Link here: britanniahotels.com/?msclkid=5a64e6f9ee8b1ca7c4008f8a65a59952&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Branded%20Exact&utm_term=britannia%20hotels&utm_content=Brand%20Core

Code: BGAME203
Make sure to use the code in the search bar, not at checkout.

There is full disability access in the Venue!

Fixed Seating and other Queries: If you require any of this, or have any other queries, please email us on management@thegamerslodge.com so we can plan it in and make sure you have an amazing event!

Parking
There is parking in the Adelphi carpark - just behind the Adelphi, (access via Brownlow Hill) and is usually around £13 for 24 hours. (prices may vary). There are plenty of other car parks around the city centre.

Day 1: Yu-Gi-Oh! UK OPEN 2026
Kick off the excitement with the UK OPEN, featuring intense rounds of Swiss. Get your decks ready as we'll be swinging into action with one person walking away with the UK OPEN Trophy & a Nintendo Switch 2! See more prizing below!

Day 2: UK GENESYS Challenge
The excitement continues on Day 2 with the exclusive launch of the GENESYS event! Experience the latest innovations in the Yu-Gi-Oh! universe and be part of history as we unveil new gameplay mechanics, cards, and strategies that will redefine the way you duel. See Prizing Below!

There will be plenty of on-demand events throughout the two days, including Time Wizard 2010, Trial Deck GENESYS, Dragon Duel & more!!

Don’t miss your chance to join fellow dueling enthusiasts, showcase your skills, and immerse yourself in the vibrant Yu-Gi-Oh! community!

Details for the event!

Day 1

Date: 21st of March 2026
Location: The Grand Ball Room, The Adelphi Hotel Liverpool, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, L35UL
Opening Times: 8.30am
Rounds Start Time: 10.30am
Entry Price: £25
Participation Packs: 5

Format: Constructed Advanced
Round Breakdown: 50 minutes, Best of 3
Event Cap: 576 (Subject to change depending on Demand)
Prospective Rounds: 9+ (Depending on Attendance)

Day 2

Date: 22nd of March 2026
Location: The Grand Ball Room, The Adelphi Hotel Liverpool, Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, L35UL
Opening Time: 8.30am
Rounds Start Time: 10:30am

Format: GENESYS
Round Breakdown: 50 minutes, Best of 3
Event Cap: 256 (to be extended in the case of high demand)
Prospective Rounds: 7+ depending on attendance!
Top Cut:  No Top Cut, SWISS only 
Participation Packs: 4

Public Events!

There will be lots of mini events on both days including:
Day 1
Regular On-Demand Events 
- Advanced Constructed
- Retro Pack 2 Draft
- Time Wizard 2010
Concession On-Demand Events
- GENESYS Trial Deck
- Dragon Duel (Under 15s Only - Subject to Attendance)
- Advanced Constructed

Day 2
Regular On-Demand Events
- Advanced Constructed 
- Retro Pack 2 Draft
- GENESYS
Concession On-Demand Events
- GENESYS Trial Deck
- Dragon Duel (Under 15s Only - Subject to Attendance)
- Advanced Constructed

Link to Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Rules: https://img.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/rulebook/SD_RuleBook_EN_10.pdf

Decklists

These can be submitted to KCGN from Saturday 14th March 2026.

Decklists for both the Day 1 and Day 2 Main Events MUST BE submitted by 21:00 the day before the event.

If you have any issues or queries please contact us at management@thegamerslodge.com

Prizing - UK OPEN OPEN 2026 (Day 1)

Participation Packs: 5 Booster Packs

Prizing – UK GENESYS Challenge (Day 2)

• 1st Place -
  Video Game Console (Sony Playstation 5)
  48 Boosters (Burst Protocol)
• 2nd Place
  48 Boosters (Burst Protocol)
• 3rd - 4th Place:
  24 Boosters (Burst Protocol)
• 5th - 8th Place:
  24 Boosters (Burst Protocol)
• Top 2: Oversized Card (Pot of Greed)
• Top 4: OTS Deck Box (Purple)
• Top 8: GENESYS Game Mat
• Participation Prize: 4 Booster Packs
• No WQP or Invites will be allocated as this is a public event.

For more news about On-Demand prizing, Giveaways and more keep in touch on The Gamer’s Lodge and our other company, Harlequins Social Media!