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2026 Organized Play Series

Universus Organized Play

Find Your People. Play UniVersus.

Gather. Play. Grow.

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What is UniVersus Organized Play?

Gather, play, and grow. From weekly games and Store Scrambles to Local Champs, Regionals, and Worlds, UniVersus OP welcomes every type of player. Keep it chill for promos and good times—or chase the Champion title. Your call.

2026 Organized Play Series

Event Types

Local & Casual Play

Prerelease Events

Prerelease Events

Play with the new set early and grab exclusive prerelease promos in your local game store.

Store Scrambles

Store Scrambles

Low-pressure, high-fun. Try ideas, meet players, and refine your decks.

Weekly Play

Weekly Play

Regular meetups at your local game store. Play games, test strategies, and build lasting friendships.

Competitive Play

Local Championships

Local Championships

Home-turf bragging rights, prizes, and your first step into competitive play.

Regionals

Regionals

Competitive gatherings where the community comes to compete for promos, prizes, and a shot at Worlds.

UniVersal Championship

UniVersal Championship

The top of the mountain: global competition, the Champion title, and the coolest prize in gaming.

Past Champions

Winning the Championship isn’t just about trophies—it’s about immortality. Every UniVersal Champion gets the coolest prize in gaming: their very own card, forever cementing their name in the game’s history. Check out the gallery of past Champion cards and see the legends who’ve shaped UniVersus.

Kevin Broberg

2024 UniVersus Worlds Champion
Hange Zoe, Four Eyes | Death

Nick Ragan

2023 Number One Hero
Endeavor 3 | Order

Kevin Broberg

2022 Number One Hero
Midnight | Chaos

Mark Tyner

2020 UFS World Champion
Cassandra 1 Libra of Souls Version | Earth

Ashley Fullerton

Ashley Fullerton

2019 UFS World Champion
Lord Raptor 2 | Air

Tim Keefe

2018 UFS World Champion
Spike 2 | Life

Tim Keefe

2017 UFS World Champion
Pharaoh Man | Life

Garett Brett

2016 UFS World Champion
Jiffany Jamber | Air

Garett Brett

2015 UFS World Champion
Garett Brett 1 | Air

Keith Disbro

2014 UFS World Champion
Syrithe | Life

Jeremy Ray

2013 UFS World Champion
Super Skullman 33 | Good

Paul Bittner

2012 UFS World Champion
Paul Bittner 1 | All

Keenan Meadows

2011 UFS World Champion
Eva 1 | Evil

Andrew Olexa

2010 UFS World Champion
Hilde | Good

Paul Bittner

2009 UFS World Champion
Zi Mei 1 | Fire/Death

James Hata

2008 UFS World Champion
Ibuki 4 | Evil

Andrew Olexa

2007 UFS World Champion
Vega 1 SF World Warriors | Evil

Matt Kohls

2006 UFS World Champion
Tira 3 Promo Soul Calibur 3 | Evil

Setting the stage for the fiercest competitors

If competition is your thing, the UniVersus Gaming Network (UGN) provides leaderboard updates, upcoming events, and more

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Upcoming Events

R1: Chicago

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

R1: Chicago

UniVersus Regional

UniVersus Regional

location

Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare

R2: Las Vegas

May 29, 2026 – May 31, 2026

R2: Las Vegas

UniVersus Regional

UniVersus Regional

location

Hampton Inn Tropicana

R3: Dallas

Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026

R3: Dallas

UniVersus Regional

UniVersus Regional

location

Double Tree Hilton Dallas

R4: Atlanta

Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026

R4: Atlanta

UniVersus Regional

UniVersus Regional

location

Embassy Suites Hilton Atlanta

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