{"id":1020510,"date":"2026-11-12T11:02:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T16:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/romario-beckford-of-dallas-texas-crowned-2026-uno-champion-earns-50000-grand-prize\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:02:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T16:02:56","slug":"romario-beckford-of-dallas-texas-crowned-2026-uno-champion-earns-50000-grand-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/romario-beckford-of-dallas-texas-crowned-2026-uno-champion-earns-50000-grand-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas Crowned 2026 UNO Champion; Earns $50,000 Grand Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas Crowned 2026 UNO Champion; Earns $50,000 Grand Prize<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Mattel\u2019s UNO Championship Series Tournament Took Place in Los Angeles, Bringing the Iconic Game to Life as a Live Competitive Entertainment Experience<\/i><\/p>\n<p>EL SEGUNDO, Calif.&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nMattel announced that Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas, a native of Jamaica, was crowned the 2026 UNO Champion, outlasting 47 finalists from around the world across three rounds of competition to claim the coveted champion title and a $50,000 grand prize. Held November 11 at WePlay Studios in Los Angeles, and streamed live on Twitch, the UNO Championship Series tournament brought together top players for a high-stakes showdown hosted by actors and comedians Owen Thiele and Amita Rao.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261112154221\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261112154221\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261112154221\/en\/2969283\/4\/DSC02208.jpg\" alt=\"Mattel announced that Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas, a native of Jamaica, was crowned the 2026 UNO Champion\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Mattel announced that Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas, a native of Jamaica, was crowned the 2026 UNO Champion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nAcross three rounds of competition, players navigated surprise house rules, including Deuces Wild, Swap Hands 7 and Double Skip, while the Twitch chat helped shape the action with live voting. The entertainment extended beyond the tables with magician appearances and even a tattoo moment featuring artist Flow, with a spin of the wheel selecting the ink design. Shifting alliances and strategic sabotage added drama as the field narrowed from eight tables in the opening round to four tables in the second before the final showdown of five finalists.<\/p>\n<p>\nBeckford, who secured his spot through the UNO! Mobile app digital qualifiers, prepared for the championship by playing UNO! Mobile daily, practicing with his family and honing his card-memorization skills. He clinched the title with a final red skip card, taking home the $50,000 grand prize and an official UNO Championship belt. \u201cWinning is everything. I love to win,\u201d said Beckford.<\/p>\n<p>\nUNO Championship Series is a competitive live entertainment experience that transforms the world\u2019s #1 traditional card game into a global competition. Players earned their way to the live championship in Los Angeles through in-person qualifying events in Kissimmee, Chicago and El Segundo, as well as digital qualifiers through the UNO! Mobile app. Rounding out the field, global fans were invited to compete, bringing together UNO players from around the world for the ultimate championship showdown.<\/p>\n<p>\nKatie Buford, Vice President and Global Head of Mattel Games, Mattel, said: \u201cThe 2026 UNO Championship Series was a night to remember, bringing the excitement of UNO to life through a first-of-its-kind live tournament. From fierce competition to plenty of laughs, elite players went head-to-head for the title of UNO Champion, while fans around the world tuned in live on Twitch. The event showcased just how fun UNO is to watch, further solidifying its place in pop culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 2026 UNO Champion may have been crowned, but the competition doesn\u2019t stop there. Fans can bring the excitement home with the UNO Championship Series product line, featuring tournament-style gameplay, an official Championship Belt and Card Shuffler, or jump into UNO Championship Series Reverse, a new UNO!\u2122 Mobile tournament kicking off November 12. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mattel.com%2Fcollections%2Funo&amp;esheet=54640303&amp;newsitemid=20261112154221&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Mattel+Shop&amp;index=1&amp;md5=27ac8fa23504d1d9b11aaa45ed43ced2\">Mattel Shop<\/a> to shop the Championship Series collection or download UNO! Mobile on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fapps.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Funo%252Fid1344700142%26data%3D05%257C02%257CSarah.Larkin%2540Mattel.com%257C3be689c1ec434e75c66408df3f53cd19%257C5f40b94dde924c81a62a4014455791e6%257C0%257C0%257C639299301327530601%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DocyXOl54LvXoWQLGAwVFgpkyzJLBPnlYZ8B%252BamH%252Br%252BY%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=54640303&amp;newsitemid=20261112154221&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=App+Store&amp;index=2&amp;md5=181620737e8f9573170fb06a0c7bd21d\">App Store<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fplay.google.com%252Fstore%252Fapps%252Fdetails%253Fid%253Dcom.matteljv.uno%26data%3D05%257C02%257CSarah.Larkin%2540Mattel.com%257C3be689c1ec434e75c66408df3f53cd19%257C5f40b94dde924c81a62a4014455791e6%257C0%257C0%257C639299301327546252%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DgJWtCI%252FI2PoD6TH0KD1BR%252Bgy9sRbTrXlW%252BZ6LGnY%252BkI%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;esheet=54640303&amp;newsitemid=20261112154221&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Google+Play&amp;index=3&amp;md5=c094b3643160ac5c6adee11658f9f3ac\">Google Play<\/a> to get in the game.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Mattel<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nMattel is a leading global play and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie\u00ae, Hot Wheels\u00ae, Fisher-Price\u00ae, American Girl\u00ae, Thomas &amp; Friends\u2122, UNO\u00ae, Masters of the Universe\u00ae, Matchbox\u00ae, Monster High\u00ae, Polly Pocket\u00ae, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world\u2019s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20261112154221r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261112154221\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20261112154221\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Media Contacts:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Niki Kazakos<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Niki.Kazakos@Mattel.com\">Niki.Kazakos@Mattel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nSarah Larkin<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:Sarah.Larkin@Mattel.com\">Sarah.Larkin@Mattel.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> California United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Men Entertainment Toys Mobile Entertainment Events\/Concerts Family Consumer Apps\/Applications Technology General Entertainment Teens Retail Women<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261112154221\/en\/2969283\/3\/DSC02208.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Mattel announced that Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas, a native of Jamaica, was crowned the 2026 UNO Champion<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261112154221\/en\/2969286\/3\/DSC01964.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">UNO Championship Series is a competitive live entertainment experience that transforms the world\u2019s #1 traditional card game into a global competition.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20261112154221\/en\/2969282\/3\/UNO_FA26_GRAPHIC_Logo_Primary_%282%29.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas Crowned 2026 UNO Champion; Earns $50,000 Grand Prize Mattel\u2019s UNO Championship Series Tournament Took Place in Los Angeles, Bringing the Iconic Game to Life as a Live Competitive Entertainment Experience EL SEGUNDO, Calif.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Mattel announced that Romario Beckford of Dallas, Texas, a native of Jamaica, was crowned the 2026 UNO Champion, outlasting 47 finalists from around the world across three rounds of competition to claim the coveted champion title and a $50,000 grand prize. Held November 11 at WePlay Studios in Los Angeles, and streamed live on Twitch, the UNO Championship Series tournament brought together top players for a high-stakes showdown hosted by actors and comedians Owen Thiele and Amita Rao. 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