VeeFriends Trading Card Game (TCG) competitors — get ready. The 2025 season brings expanded tournament opportunities, a structured path to the championship, and a leaderboard system that highlights top-performing players. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or an emerging competitor, this is your moment to show up, strategize, and secure your spot in VeeFriends TCG history.

With more sanctioned tournaments, two regional qualifiers, and one high-stakes Championship event, the battle for the 2025 title is about to be the most competitive yet. Here’s what you need to know.

What’s New in 2025?

This year, we’re leveling up competitive play across the board. Expect more events, more ways to prove your skills, and a clear path to the 2025 VeeFriends TCG Championship title this December. This year we are launching an official tournament season set for April 21, 2025 to December 14, 2025.

The Leaderboard: Every Match Matters

We’re excited to unveil a brand-new point system designed to bring more strategy and competition to this season’s VeeFriends Trading Card Game (TCG) events! Participation and match win points set the foundation, but event multipliers add an extra kick. The system is designed to reward dedicated and competitive players while ensuring newer or more casual participants can still stay engaged and climb the ranks. It strikes a balance — encouraging skill and consistency without creating a gap that feels unattainable.

How It Works

Here’s how the points work for the new season:

Each event has its own points multiplier to boost your total!

Participation = 1 point
Match Wins = 2 point each

Multipliers:

Registered Store/Vendor Event(s) = x1
Sanctioned Tournaments = x2
Official Road to the VF Championship Event(s) = x3
Official VF Championship = x5

To calculate your total, simply add your participation points (1) and your win points (2 each), then multiply by the event’s special multiplier!

Example:

Andy and Adam go to a Road To VF Championship event and play five rounds. Andy wins only one round, so he earns (1 + 2) x 3 = 9 points. If Adam wins all his rounds, he will earn (1 + 10) x 3 = 30 points.

Why This Matters

The new system ensures that every match counts while rewarding dedication, skill, and engagement. Players can use their points to:
🏆 Qualify for the Championship Event
📈 Track Rankings on the VeeFriends TCG Live Leaderboard

For the first time ever in VeeFriends history, we will introduce a dynamic leaderboard, making every game an opportunity to climb the ranks!

ALL events will need to submit results and utilize the VeeFriends TCG Play Network.

VeeFriends Trading Card Game Play Network

VeeFriends is excited to partner with carde.io to develop and launch the official VeeFriends Trading Card Game (TCG) Play Network.

Launching in mid-April, this system is designed to connect players, retailers, and event organizers within both the VeeFriends and greater trading card game community. It will serve as a hub for players to participate in local and global events, track their progress, and engage with the game in a structured and competitive environment.

Through the VeeFriends TCG Play Network, players can find official tournaments, casual play sessions, and special promotional events at participating stores. It will be the home of the official VeeFriends TCG leaderboard, as well as other TCG happenings and updates.

Once the platform officially launches in mid-April, all interested participants will need to create profiles in the VeeFriends TCG Play Network (further instructions will be shared at a later date). ALL events will need to submit results and utilize the VeeFriends TCG Play Network.

* Carde.io is a comprehensive platform designed to enhance engagement within gaming communities by streamlining event organization and fostering stronger connections among game stores, influencers, publishers, and players.

Sanctioned Tournaments: More Events. More Players. More Opportunities.

In 2024, we introduced sanctioned tournaments — community-organized events officially recognized by VeeFriends. These events gave players structured competition outside of main events. But in 2025, we’re taking it further. There are no more caps on sanctioned tournaments, meaning more opportunities to play, compete, and climb the ranks. The official tournament season runs from April 21, 2025 to December 14, 2025, and all sanctioned events must take place within this window to count.

More events mean more opportunities to practice your strategy, refine your deck, and climb the leaderboard.

Want to host a sanctioned tournament? Applications will open on April 14, 2025. Mark your calendars and get ready to apply! In the interim, if you have any questions, please reach out to TCGevents@veefriends.com.

ALL sanctioned tournaments will need to meet minimum event execution requirements, and utilize the VeeFriends TCG Play Network.

VeeFriends TCG Accessory Kit

For the first time ever, VeeFriends TCG collectors and enthusiasts will have access to purchase the official VeeFriends TCG Accessory Kit. Inside, you’ll find a high-quality playmat for smooth card interactions, yellow, green, and red gems with a storage pouch, ScoreSprint tokens, and official VeeFriends Trading Card Game instructions. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, this accessory kit is a must-have for keeping your game sharp. The product will launch in late Spring and be available for purchase on the VeeFriends Shop and VeeFriends Live Commerce shows.

Soon thereafter Gift Goats will receive their exclusive and premium TCG Collector’s kit as previously announced.

Official VeeFriends-Hosted TCG Tournaments

The road to the VeeFriends TCG Championship starts soon. The 2025 VeeFriends TCG Championship will be the apex of competition, featuring two play-in qualifiers in New York City, and Chicago, with a grand Championship event where the best of the best will battle for the ultimate title on the west coast this December.

The Road to VeeFriends TCG Championship: New York City

The first official regional VeeFriends TCG qualifier is coming to New York City this June! Time to fine-tune your deck, sharpen your strategy, and lock-in.

Date: Mid June 2025

Location: New York, NY

Format: 5-matches of Swiss Play; Single Elimination Top 8 (best 2/3 matches) ; Championship (best 2/3 matches)

Qualification: Open Sign-up

Registration Fee: $25 / participant

Deadline to Register: TBD

Sign up at veefriends.com/tcgcompete to receive updates and registration details.

*Match wins are best 2 out of 3 rounds

The Road to VeeFriends TCG Championship: Chicago

Date: Late July/ Early August 2025

Location: Chicago, IL

Format: 5-matches of Swiss Play; Single Elimination Top 8 (best 2/3 matches) ; Championship (best 2/3 matches)

Qualification: Open Sign-up

Registration Fee: $25 / participant

Deadline to Register: TBD

Sign up at veefriends.com/tcgcompete to receive updates and registration details.

*Match wins are best 2 out of 3 rounds

VeeFriends Trading Card Game Championship 2025

Date: December 2025

Location: West Coast

Format: 5-matches of Swiss Play; Single Elimination Top 8 (best 2/3 matches) ; Championship (best 3/5 matches)

Qualification:

Top 8 from each play-in automatically invited
Top 32 players on Leader Board invited to participate
Registration Fee: $0 (invite only)

Deadline to accept Invite: 4 weeks before the event date

*Match wins are best 2 out of 3 rounds

ALL events will need to submit results and utilize the VeeFriends TCG Play Network.

How to Play: The Game You Know and Love

VeeFriends TCG is back in 2025 with the same strategic gameplay you mastered last year. Whether you’re a returning player or just getting started, the core mechanics remain the same:

Use Aura, Stamina, and Skill to outplay your opponent.
Win by collecting seven points in a single attribute.
Every match is a test of strategy, adaptability, and precision.

More events mean more opportunities to refine your deck, test new tactics, and take on the best players in the community.

The Road to the Championship Starts Now.

Join us on the road to the 2025 VeeFriends TCG Championship! With more ways to compete, a growing community, and thrilling new opportunities, there’s never been a better time to step up your game.

Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to compete and climb the leaderboard.

Sign up now and be part of the action!

There can only be one 2025 champion. Who will reign victorious? We’ll find out soon enough.

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