[TCG] World Championship Qualifiers – National Information Update

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A 5th Tier has been added for the 2026 National Season.

UPDATED

For 2026, WCQ – National events will be broken down into 5 Tiers! Help make your country obtain a Tier 5 classification in 2026 by participating this year! To reach a higher classification next year, your WCQ – National must have a minimum of the following attendance in 2025:

Tier 5 – 1025+ Duelists NEW!!
Tier 4 – 512 – 1024 Duelists (was 301+ Duelists)
Tier 3 – 257 – 512 Duelists (was 151 – 300 Duelists)
Tier 2 – 129 – 256 Duelists (was 65 – 150 Duelists)
Tier 1 – Up to 128 Duelists (was 64 or less Duelists)

More information can be found here.