October 23, 2026BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Special Release Event
The UNION ARENA English Version BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Special Release Event is here!
Don’t miss this opportunity to win a special prize!
DETAILS
This Release Event will take place at participating stores! Participants will purchase packs of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT] and compete using them! There will be special prizes you can win too, so don’t miss out!
Schedule
November 6 – 12, 2026
Player Application
Starts: October 23, 2026
Format
UNION ARENA Five Pack Battle RulesThe BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Special Release Event will be held in either a Shield format using Booster Pack BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT], or a Constructed format.
- *In the Constructed format, players may use a BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War deck of any color.
- *Constructed format events must follow the BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War One Battle format rules.
In Booster-only Sealed, the following construction rules apply:
- • Open 5 booster packs.
- • Deck should be as close to a 60 card deck as possible.
- • No color restrictions when building the deck.
- • You can include any number of cards with the same card number.
In “Starter + Booster” Sealed, the following construction rules apply:
- • Open 1 Starter and 5 booster packs.
- • Deck should be as close to a 60 card deck as possible.
- • No color restrictions when building the deck.
- • You can include any number of cards with the same card number.
Recommended Format for Stores Hosting Events in the "Constructed" Format
Please build your deck in advance using the cards listed below and bring it with you to participate in the event.
- • ADVANCED DECK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War [UE01DC]
- • BOOSTER PACK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT]
- • BOOSTER PACK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.2 [UEX01BT]
- • BOOSTER PACK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War [UE01BT]
- • STARTER DECK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War [UE01ST]
- • STARTER DECK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War [UE01ST PRE]
The Bring Your Friend Event will be held alongside this event!
What is the Bring Your Friend Event ?
The Bring Your Friend Event is a promotional event held alongside the release of the Booster Pack BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT] and ADVANCED DECK BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War [UE01DC], scheduled for November 2026.
This event aims to welcome new and returning players by encouraging existing players to invite friends and experience the game together in a fun and beginner-friendly environment. As an incentive, both players will receive an additional Premium Release Event Pack on top of the standard participation rewards.
Referral Reward
Premium Release Event Pack
- *1 card per pack
- *17 types in total
- *Release Event Stamped cards are from BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT] Common and Uncommon cards.
Participation & Event Operation
1. New / Returning Players (Solo Participation)
- - Purchase a Booster Pack
- - Register at the store (participant category confirmation)
- - Join trial play / matches
→Participation reward: 1 Premium Release Event Pack
2. Existing Players (Solo Participation)
- - Register at the store (participant category and purchase verification)
- - Includes players attending for product trial purposes
- - Join trial play / matches
→Participation reward: 1 Premium Release Event Pack
3. Referral Participation (Existing Player + Friend)
(1) Existing Player
- - Existing player registers as a referrer at check-in
- - Friend purchases a Booster Pack
- - Both players join trial play / matches
→Participation reward: 1 Premium Release Event Pack + Additional Random Packs based on the number of referrals
(2) Friend
- - Referral Participation (Existing Player + Friend)
→Participation reward: 1 Premium Release Event Pack
→Referral bonus: 1 Additional Premium Release Event Pack
Note for Stores
- - Please confirm participant category at registration (Solo or Referral)
- - For referral participation, ensure the referrer and referred player are properly linked.
- - We kindly ask stores to assist beginners with basic gameplay guidance when possible.
- - For the release event rules, please scan the QR code on the envelope label.
Prizes
Winner
Winner Card x1
Participation
Participation Card x1
Premium Release Event Pack x1 (One of 17 types included at random)
- *1 card per pack
- *17 types in total
- *Release Event Stamped cards are from BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Vol.3 [UEX08BT] Common and Uncommon cards.
Application Method for Players
All players are required to apply on TCG+ prior to the event.
TCG+ is a one-stop application for Bandai Card Games that includes finding a store near you, registering for events, tournament attendance and pairings, deck building features, and statistics.
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- *Please set the Game Title in BANDAI TCG+ to UNION ARENA to show event information.