With pairings now live for the first round of the Windsor Super-Major 2026 the hype is real, only a few days to go until nearly 250 competitors descend and start competing for the first victory in the UKTCs latest new event! This article is going to look at a few players that I have picked to keep an eye on and expect to be seeing at the top tables this weekend. First lets take a quick reminder of the overall faction spread: At a Glance Space marines and Necrons are the most

UKTC events are a competition, but they’re also friendly, fair, and a celebration of the hobby. A big part of that is making sure every table looks like Warhammer: painted armies, identifiable units, and no “unfinished” models. Our requirements are listed in our policies and procedures documents you can find them here . This article takes a look at the Battle Ready  standard using Games Workshop’s own guidance ( here ), then explains how we apply that standard , and what the

Part of what makes UKTC events run smoothly at scale is the work of our judge team. Supported by the judge programme, we aim to raise the bar. Our judges work hard to deliver consistent, clear, and impartial rulings and game management across every round. The result is a better experience for everyone: clearer resolutions to rules questions, reduced friction at the table, and a fair competitive environment where the focus stays on the game and the fun. If you are newer to com

So you’ve bought a ticket to a UKTC event - welcome! If you’re newer to competitive Warhammer, it’s totally normal to feel a mix of hype and nerves. This guide is here to help you with two things: Demystify the process  so you know exactly what to do next Get ready so you can have the best experience possible. UKTC events are competitive, yes. but they’re also community-first, welcoming, and packed with unforgettable moments. Let’s get you ready. What is a UKTC event like? P

How to maximise your weekend at the winter i. t. t. It is just a matter of hours now until the UKTC Winter I. T. T. kicks off at the Sports Connexion Lesiure Club, Coventry . And it's not just "a big event" it's the worlds largest 40k teams tournament, with over 750 players convening to do battle and crown the champion for this massive competition. Over 150 teams, 29 factions, and 100+ clubs . A truly ridiculous concentration of ranked talent all in one hall. So, if you're ne

Pairings drop today (Wednesday 28 January 2026)  — and this is exactly the moment teams players live for. Because once the matchup matrix is out, you’re no longer “getting ready for a weekend”… you’re getting ready for a pairing room war . And the stage couldn’t be bigger. This Winter ITT is at 158 teams / 790 players  — the biggest teams event in the world , and bigger than last year’s 695 players. So if you’re prepping properly, you’re not asking “can I win my game?” You’re

Winter ITT is shaping up to be one of the most stacked weekends of the season so far - and if you care about your UKTC standing (or your team’s place in the national ladder), this is exactly the kind of event that can redraw the map in a single round. The headlines are simple: Over 150 teams have registered Representation from 29 factions  and 100+ clubs And a huge concentration of ranked talent  turning up to play This isn’t just “another weekend” - it’s a pressure test for

If you’ve only played singles events, a teams round at a UKTC ITT can feel like a magic trick. You arrive at your table thinking, “Cool , I’m playing Warhammer.” Then the captains step away, shuffle some paper, pull out their phones, and start whispering like it’s a poker final… suddenly you realise you’re also playing a second game. One that happens before dice hit the table and often decides what “good” looks like for your whole round. That’s the pairings process. At UKTC

If singles 40k is about your list vs their list , teams 40k adds a whole extra layer: Your list vs their list… on that  table… inside that  pairing plan. That’s why teams players talk about terrain like it’s a faction. Because in teams, it basically is. And if you’ve been “meaning to try teams one day,” here’s the inconvenient truth: that day is getting harder to book.  The Winter ITT is already sold out (and it’s literally billed as the world’s largest 40k team tournament, w

Lists, Pairings & Score Normalisation (and what else makes teams so  addictive) If you’ve only played singles events, a Warhammer 40,000 teams tournament  feels like someone took your favourite game… and added a second, brilliant game on top. You still play normal 40k. You still score primary/secondary. You still try to win your round. But now you’re doing it as a squad  — building five lists that work together, navigating the captains’ pairing mini-game , and chasing the kin

If you have recently purchased your first ticket to a UKTC event, congratulations and we can’t wait to welcome you to our community! This post will help explain what your next steps are, how you can best prepare, and what to expect from your first time at a UKTC event! The anatomy of a UKTC Event. Expand each section to find out more. Registration Once you have purchased your ticket, as the event approache,s you will receive an email when registrations have opened - 10 days p

So you have brought your first event ticket, and you have your army ready, you're practised, packed, and ready, but you can’t shake that...