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They can cover anything from half a dozen people meeting up for a few games together on a Saturday night, to thousands of people descending on a convention centre to play games or participate in hobby workshops at a huge Warhammer Open.

Warhammer events give hobbyists a place to meet, play, and connect with each other. Whether you’re there to compete, tell stories on the tabletop, paint models, or simply meet like-minded fans, it's a great opportunity to create memorable experiences and celebrate the Warhammer hobby and its community.

What happens at a Warhammer event?

Most events feature organised play activities, such as tournaments or narrative games, alongside hobby-based activities like painting or modelling sessions. Just as importantly, events are a great chance to meet new people, make friends, and share your love of Warhammer with the wider community.

Over the last few years, more than a million games of Warhammer were played in tournaments around the world, and that growth will only continue in the future. There’s a myth that certain types of events are only for certain types of hobbyists, for example, that tournaments are only for ultra-competitive players – but the truth is that the majority of tournament attendees don’t expect to win all, or even most, of their games and mainly see these events as a chance to have fun playing a bunch of Warhammer.

Is attending an event right for me?

Absolutely! Warhammer events exist in many formats across the globe, making it easy to find one that suits your interests. Matched play tournaments are the simplest, broadest, and most accessible starting points, letting you play the game you love with a wider pool of people, and make new friends in the process. Narrative-driven events, and hobby and painting gatherings, mean that there’s very likely an event that scratches your Warhammer itch, no matter your hobby preferences or experience level.

How will I know where to go and what to do?

Most events publish an informational document, often called a player pack, ahead of time. This pack includes everything you need to know, such as schedules, locations, event rules, and what to bring, ensuring you arrive at the right place at the right time.

How will I know who I’m playing or how I’m doing?

At tournaments, many organisers use web-based tournament management tools that allow organisers to manage pairings, rankings, and event progress efficiently, while also making this information visible to attendees throughout the event.

Events run by the Warhammer Global Events team, and many more besides, use Best Coast Pairings (BCP), which is our recommended software and has a bunch of benefits, like being able to upload your army list and round scores directly from the Warhammer 40,000 app.