Disney Lorcana Challenge European Championship
6 - 8 December 2024
Disney Lorcana Challenge European Championship
Welcome to the Disney Lorcana Challenge European Championship at Disneyland Paris Resort, December 6-8! Get ready for a magical weekend filled with exciting competition and memorable activities at the Disneyland Paris Newport Bay Hotel! This event invites Disney Lorcana TCG players, Disney fans, and families to enjoy fun activities as they cheer on the best players in Europe as they compete to earn an invitation to the Disney Lorcana TCG World Championships in 2025.
Tickets for the Last Chance Qualifier are on sale!
Tickets for Spectator Badges are on sale on!
Spectator Tickets (50€)
For those not playing in the Main Event, there is the option to purchase a Spectator ticket, which will add a bite-sized Disney Lorcana TCG experience to be enjoyed as part of your day at the Disneyland Paris resort. Each Attendee is limited to redeeming a maximum of 1 goodie bag each time slot.
Note: Children under the age of 12 may enter the Spectator event free of charge while accompanied by a ticketed adult (18+).
Saturday, December 7
10:00 – 14:00 First Spectator Session
15:00 – 19:00 Second Spectator Session
All-day ticket!
Fun Activities
- Meet & greet with a Disney Character
- Pack Rush
- Play a Cooperative Game (Illumineer’s Quest: Deep Trouble)
- Play a Multiplayer Match
- Game Dev meet & greet / play Pack Rush
- Illustrators meet & greet
Goodie Bag
- 2 Turbo Vouchers (see below)*
- 1 Disney Lorcana Lanyard
- 1 Discount Voucher for the official Disney Stores in Disneyland Paris resort (get 20% discount with a purchase of 60€ or more; more details on voucher)
- 1 Disney Lorcana Promo Card: Non-Foil Mickey Mouse – True Friend
- 1 Disney Lorcana Challenge Pin
- Ability to purchase discounted Park tickets while supplies last (2-Park Experience on Sat-Sun / 1 Park Experience on Monday)
* You can either play Advanced constructed with your own deck, or Pack Rush. This is considered casual play – you will get 2 boosters per Voucher and the winner will receive 1 additional booster.
Qualified players and their +1 will have access to the Main hall and the Competitor Rest Area all weekend long.
Spectators will have access to the hall based on the slot they booked.
Main Event Info
UPDATED!
At the center stage of the European Championship, we have the Disney Lorcana Challenge Main Event. All year long, Illumineers have competed for a seat at the table of this first exclusive invitational event!
Structure
Saturday
7 Swiss rounds of Core Constructed
2-game matches
Sunday
Top-16 – Single-elimination Core Constructed, Best-Of-3 until finals
Finals – Core Constructed, Best-Of-5
In addition to the Illumineers who qualified through the past 4 European Challenges, we still have 32 slots for this event which will be assigned during the Friday Last Chance Qualifiers!
Participants in the European Championship and its LCQ events can use all released Disney Lorcana sets, including Azurite Sea.
Decklists for the main event will be hidden during the Swiss portion of the tournament, and public during the Top16 portion of the tournament.
Prizes
Friday, December 6th
Ilumineers who have not yet qualified for a seat in the European Championship will have another chance to qualify by playing in the Last Chance Qualifier. There will be 32 slots available in the LCQ, on Friday, December 6th.
Tickets
Tickets are €90 and are on sale!
The ticket will include a seat in the Friday LCQ, a goodie bag and a Spectator Badge to a Saturday session (the ticket holder may choose). Please note: There are a total of 1024 seats available for the LCQ.
Timings
There will be two slots, one AM & one PM. Each slot will have 16 flights of 32-player single-elimination tournaments (a total of 512 seats per time slot), that will start at the same time. LCQs on Friday will qualify a total of 32 players to the European Championship.
AM Block:
08:00 CET Doors open
09:00 CET Tournament Start
PM Block:
14:30 CET Doors open
15:00 CET Tournament Start
Format
The LCQ format is core constructed, with single elimination best of 3 matches.
Structure
Players in each time slot (AM or PM) will be assigned to a 32-player pod and play 5 rounds. The winners of each pod will qualify to the weekend’s Main Event, the European Championship. Each slot will qualify 16 people to the Main Event. The LCQ will qualify a total of 32 players to the European Championship.
Round 1 losers (16 players per LCQ) – move into First Side Event.
Round 2 losers (8 players per LCQ) – move into Second Side Event.
Round 3 players (8 players per LCQ) – receive 3 Sat/Sun Turbo Zone Vouchers each.
Round 5 losers (1 player per LCQ) – are invited to Sunday Revival Event.
Round 5 winner (1 winner per LCQ) – is qualified for the Disney Lorcana EU Championship.
Prizes
Each player participating in the LCQ will receive a Dragon Fire promo card. The winner of each pod will qualify for the Main Event and will receive the Spectator portion of the LCQ ticket refunded after the event.
Eligibility
Ilumineers already qualified for the European Championship will not be able to play in the LCQ.
Side Event 1
This event kicks off after the first round of the LCQ.
All participants who did not progress past Round 1 in the LCQ are automatically registered.
Structure
2 rounds Core Constructed play
2-game matches
3 Boosters per game win
Side Event 2
The side event starts after the second round of the LCQ.
Participants who exit the LCQ after round 2 are automatically registered. Players participating in Side Event 1 cannot play in Side Event 2.
Structure
1 round Core Constructed play.
2-game matches
Winner of each game receives 6 Azurite Sea booster packs (up to 12 can be won)
On Friday, we are hosting the Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ)! These are the very Last Chance to earn a qualification into the European Championship Main Event.
We are aware many in the community are extremely excited to compete for these Last Chance Qualifiers. The seats in these tournaments are limited. These tournaments will be Single Elimination and played in BO3 format! The tournaments will be different sizes based on available venue space and participants will be assigned an LCQ tournament slot after they have locked in their ticket.
We expect a large number of participants to be interested in playing the LCQ. All those interested in participating in an LCQ should fill out a form to express their interest. About 1024 of the interested Illumineers will receive an invitation to lock in their LCQ ticket for which they will have a 48-hour window. All tickets that were not picked up, will be reallocated and new invites will be sent out.
All participants of the LCQ will receive 1 Attendee Ticket for a randomly allocated slot on Saturday.
The form to express interest in the LCQ will be available on this page starting Wednesday, October 23, at 8 PM CEST.
Please fill out the form below (or open it on a new page). to indicate your interest in participating in an LCQ.
Turbo Zone
NEW!
The Turbo Zone is the Disney Lorcana experience for Spectators. Sit down at a table, redeem your vouchers with a judge to play a BO3 against an opponent, and make your game choice (see below) .
How to enter:
- Two Turbo vouchers are included in the Spectator Goodies Bag
- Three extra Turbo vouchers are given to Round 3 players of each LCQ
Turbo vouchers cannot be purchased!
Turbo Zone players have the choice between:
Pack Rush – Each player gets 2 boosters (to play with!) + Non-Foil Kuzco – Temperamental Emperor + Non-Foil Baymax – Armored Companion, winner gets 2 additional boosters
Core Constructed – Each player gets two boosters + Non-Foil Kuzco – Temperamental Emperor + Non-Foil Baymax – Armored Companion, winner gets 2 additional boosters
4-player Multiplayer – Each player gets two boosters + Non-Foil Kuzco – Temperamental Emperor + Non-Foil Baymax – Armored Companion, winner gets 4 additional boosters
Sunday Revival Event
NEW!
The Sunday Revival Event is an invite only event! Entry is free of charge!
Eligible Players
- The 80 players who did not make it to Top16 of main event
- 32 finalists of LCQ (who did not win the invite to EU Champs)
Tournament Start
Sunday – 9:00 AM
Structure
7 rounds of Swiss
2-game match
No top-cut
Prize List
3+ points – foil Dragon Fire
6+ points – foil Dragon Fire
9+ points – 2x foil Dragon Fire
12+ points – 2x foil Flotsam & Jetsam
15+ points – 2x foil Flotsam & Jetsam
18+ points – 2x foil Kristoff
21+ points – 2x foil Kristoff
24+ points – 2x foil Aladdin
27+ points – 2x foil Aladdin
30+ points – 2x non-foil Cinderella
33+ points – 2x non-foil Cinderella
36+ points – 2x non-foil Rapunzel
39+ points – 2x non-foil Rapunzel
42+ points – foil Cinderella Playmat
45+ points – foil Cinderella Playmat
49 points – 2x foil Cinderella Playmat
Meet & Greet
NEW!
Meet the artists and devs that will be present at Disney Lorcana Challenge European Championship!
César Vergara
César is the artist of some amazing Disney Lorcana cards including Stitch – Little Trickster, Donald Duck – Pie Slinger, and Vanellope von Schweetz – Sugar Rush Champ!
Nicholas Kole
Nicholas has created some amazing Disney Lorcana cards including Mickey Mouse – Brave Little Tailor, Ursula – Deceiver of All, and Mickey Mouse – Wayward Sorcerer!
Grace – Tran Tu An
Grace is the artist of some amazing Disney Lorcana cards including Kuzco – Temperamental Emperor, Sisu – Divine Water Dragon, and Rapunzel – Gifted with Healing!
Etienne Bonin
Etienne Bonin is a dedicated game developer on the Disney Lorcana Game Dev Team. A lifelong fan of Disney and trading card games, he began his journey as an early tester during the development of “Into the Inklands” and quickly rose to the role of lead developer.
With a degree in Game Design, Etienne feels fortunate to contribute to shaping the Lorcana experience that fans know and love.
Lukas Litzinger
Lukas Litzsinger is an award-winning game designer who has worked for over fifteen years on collectible, board, digital, and app-enhanced games. His love affair with card games started at a young age.
Now as a Senior Game Designer on Disney Lorcana, he has led work on several future sets he can’t talk about (yet). His favorite Disney character is Robin Hood.
Steve Warner
Steve Warner, Ravensburger’s co-Game Designer for Disney Lorcana, is a seasoned game design professional with over twenty years of experience. Known for his innovative approach and deep understanding of game mechanics, Steve plays a pivotal role in shaping Disney Lorcana’s engaging gameplay and rich, immersive worlds.
His expertise and passion for the art of game design bring fresh, dynamic elements to the development of this beloved trading card game, captivating players of all ages.
Tim Schilder
Tim Schilder, Game Development Manager at Ravensburger, plays a pivotal role in tuning the Disney Lorcana gameplay experience, working out of Germany in collaboration with the Seattle-based team.
A lifelong Disney enthusiast, Tim’s passion for gaming and his meticulous attention to detail help the team bring the magic of Disney Lorcana’s gameplay to life for players across the globe.
Shane Hartley
Shane Hartley, Creative Director of Global Games at Ravensburger, will be at the Disney Lorcana EU Championship to meet fans, sign autographs, and share his creative insights. With over 20 years of experience in collectible gaming and consumer product design, Shane leads the creative vision for Disney Lorcana TCG, ensuring every detail embodies the magic and wonder of Disney.
Come by for the opportunity to get a signature from them!
Meet & Greet with Mickey and Minnie (Saturday and Sunday):
12h00-12h30 : Mickey
12h30-13h00 : Minnie
13h00-13h30 : Mickey
13h30-14h00 : Minnie
14h00-14h30 : Mickey
16h00-16h30 : Mickey
16h30-17h00 : Minnie
17h00-17h30 : Mickey
17h30-18h00 : Minnie
18h00-18h30 : Mickey
18h30-19h00 : Minnie
Coverage
Can’t make it to the event? No worries, Disney Lorcana fans can watch the entire show from home thanks to our Live Broadcast on Twitch! Follow the official Disney Lorcana channels:
English stream: twitch.tv/disneylorcana
Casters: Joe Curley, Ross Gilbert, Baker, Ed Templer
French stream: twitch.tv/disneylorcanaeu
Casters: Michaud Romane, Olivier Arnold, Pierre-Louis Biet, Valentin Proutiere
German stream: twitch.tv/disneylorcanade
Casters: Christian Gürnth, Pascal, Basti
Italian stream: twitch.tv/fanfinity
Casters: Giulia Amici, Silvia Fossati, Erica de Matteis
Location
Disney Newport Bay Club
Av. Robert Schuman,
77700 Coupvray,
France
Hall opening hours:
Saturday: 10:00 – 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 19:30
Hotel Deal
We have an exclusive hotel deal with limited availability for participants! To secure the deal, we recommend you to book at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out!
To take advantage of the deal, please click the button below and log in using the following credentials:
Login: lorcana24
Password: disney117631
Alternatively, use the map below to find and book hotels near the venue.
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 customersupport@tournamentcenter.gg 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 customersupport@tournamentcenter.gg
Always include the event you participated in & your Player ID.
Please email us at customersupport@tournamentcenter.gg
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 staff@tournamentcenter.gg
We always welcome feedback! Please send any feedback you may have via email: customersupport@tournamentcenter.gg
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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.