A new UNO tournament will be a wild draw for fans of the popular card game. Mattel announced Wednesday it is launching the UNO Championship Series, a live competition will transform the card game “into an adrenaline-fueled tournament with the unpredictable, chaotic fun that has made UNO a true cultural phenomenon.” The winner will take a $50,000 grand prize. Qualifying rounds will be held in person and online over the next two months. The three in-person events will take place on Oct. 3 in Kissimmee, Florida; Oct. 10 in Chicago, Illinois; and Oct. 17: El Segundo, California. Fans across the U.S. can also secure a place in the championship event through free, weekly qualifying tournaments in the UNO! Mobile app from Aug. 31 through Sept. 27. Other fans from across the globe will also be invited to compete. The series will culminate in the UNO Championship Series Tournament in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the $50,000 grand prize on the line. The tournament will be streamed live on Twitch. “At its core, UNO has always been about creating unforgettable moments around the table from epic comebacks to game-changing Draw 4s,” Katie Buford, Vice President and Global Head of Mattel Games, said in a press release. “The 2026 UNO Championship Series Tournament brings that excitement to the biggest stage yet, giving fans around the world a front-row seat as elite players battle it out to become this year’s UNO Champion.” UNO released a new line of Championship Series products to coincide with the event, including a tournament card set, a championship belt and a card shuffler. All products are available now in the Mattel Shop. ...read more read less