You can enter the UNO World Championships and potentially bag yourself the $50,000 top prize, as well as a championship belt.
For a lot of people, making serious money off your gaming skills isn’t all that realistic. Sure, you might be able to take some pocket change from your friends when you beat them in some games, but not everyone can make the eye-watering sums of esports pros.
There are a few games that offer open qualifiers, allowing Joe Smo to take on top-level gamers in a bid to make that big money.
That now includes UNO, as the card game is getting ready to host a massive world championship in the coming weeks, and you can actually qualify from anywhere.
UNO World Champ will get $50k prize
That’s right, UNO is gearing up to host a world championship, with the winner taking home a $50,000 grand prize.
The qualifiers begin at the end of August, with free weekly tournaments being held on the UNO Mobile app. These will last until September 27, so you do have plenty of time to get involved. If you’d rather face your opponents when they’re being made to draw four cards, then there are in-person qualifiers in Florida, Chicago, and California in October.
From there, the finals will take place on November 11 in Los Angeles, with every moment being streamed on Twitch. As noted, you’ll win $50,000 at the end of things, and the UNO world title belt.
“At its core, UNO has always been about creating unforgettable moments around the table from epic comebacks to game-changing Draw 4s,” Katie Buford, VP and global head of Mattel Games, said.
“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.”
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I’m Abhishek Sharma, an author at TigerJek.com. I enjoy exploring games, testing different strategies, and turning what I learn into clear, useful guides. My goal is to help players understand the game better and improve without the usual confusion.
