In our vision post , we described the destination: a United Kingdom where Warhammer 40,000 is as accessible and dependable as football; where your ability to play depends on your interest, not on whether your local area happens to have the right infrastructure. In our mission post , we described the work: building the social and economic infrastructure that allows the community to grow and flourish. This post is about the plan. More specifically, it is about how UKTC will use

As many of you know the new edition of Warhammer 40k is coming and has been announced by Games Workshop for a June release.  Please note that the below is based on our assumptions and only the publicly available information Games Workshop has released and we are no more privy to the facts than you are. That being said, this is not our first edition change and we know how to handle things smoothly for all. This article covers how we will manage the process of transitioning fro

Winning a Super-major is something that ultimately, the vast majority of players will not achieve, so those that do have already set themselves ahead of the group. To win multiple is a reserved to an even smaller handful of players, and to do it back to back to back is something even more special. This weekend Innes Wilson took down his 3rd UKTC super-major in as many runs. A phenomenal achievement in itself, and made even more impressive by the fact that each title has been

Our vision describes the destination. A mission describes the work. This is the third in the series of posts where we outline where we see 40k going over the next decade and what we’re doing to make it happen. In our vision post , we described the destination: a UK where Warhammer 40,000 is as accessible and dependable as football where your ability to play is shaped by your interest, not by luck, geography, or limited local provision. In our “Five Problems” post , we descri

With pairings now live for the first round of the Sheffield Super-Major 2026 we really start to feel the anticipation build. The meta is still settling after a recent slate but there are some continuing trends and some new factions seeing spikes in popularity. 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 Spa

This is the second post in our current UKTC series on the future of Warhammer 40,000 in the UK. Last week, we shared our Vision : a UK where 40k is as accessible and dependable as football; where your ability to play is shaped by your interest, not by luck, geography, or limited local provision.  Over the coming weeks, we’ll continue to unpack that vision through a structured series of blog posts exploring the problems we’re solving, the mission that guides our work, and the

So, you've secured your spot and bought yourself a ticket for your next, or quite possibly first, UKTC event. This article helps break down step by step what happens next and how you can make sure you're fully prepared for your weekend. Confirmation email We will send you an email with your order number and confirmation of purchase. Please make a note of your order number as you will need to reference it if you need to confirm your ticket at a later date. This is most relevan

In 2026 the UKTC turns 10. Over the last decade 40k has grown tremendously and this is the first in a series of posts where we set out our plans for the next decade to take Warhammer in the UK to the next level. If you live in the UK and you play Warhammer 40,000, you’ll probably recognise this pattern. In some places, it’s effortless. You’ve got a local club night, a store with tables, a few friends always up for a game, and a calendar full of events you can book in minutes.

I can still remember my first UKTC experience, and I am sure many of you can as well. The excitement of going to the biggest event I'd ever seen, with the meta lists and player names that I had heard about online. I was hyped... A full weekend away dedicated to the hobby that I'd put so much preparation into. This is a feeling a lot of people are experiencing as more and more new people join the community and take their next step in their Warhammer journey. We have had over

The Windsor Super-Major was epic! A fantastic debut for our all new UKTC tournament, the event saw nearly 300 Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team, and Old World players convene to battle it out over 2 days of amazing tabletop action. This was a great example of the best parts of the UKTC: meeting old friends, making new ones, and having a great time overall. Whilst everyone played, only two players went undefeated in the 40k main event. Battling it out through 5 rounds of regular pla

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

The Ladder Moves Constantly Manchester GT: Winter was a proper Super-Major weekend: 306 players , 29 factions , playing over our 7 round format that crowned Innes Wilson as our back-to-back champion for UKTC events. This post takes a look at the impacts these results have had on the UKTC rankings. UKTC rankings are a summary of your season, reported on BCP. They are built from your top 6  event results, with points being driven by placing + wins + event size  (BCP scoring) -

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

Manchester’s 40k Super-Major is stacked top-to-bottom (306 players across 29 factions), but a few names carry extra  gravity this weekend. Whether it’s a top-of-the-table title chase, a breakout into the elite ranks, or a faction pivot that could either look genius or brutal by round three. Before we zoom in, here’s the shape of the battlefield: Necrons  are the biggest chunk of the room ( 25 players | 8.2% ) Space Marines (Astartes)  are close behind ( 21 | 6.9% ) Death Guar

If you’ve been keeping even half an eye on the UKTC 2025/2026 season , you might already know this, the top positions are tight, and the mid-table is crowded. One big weekend can rewrite both. And that’s why The Manchester GT: Winter  is shaping up to be one of those “you’ll wish you’d been there” moments. UKTC seasons run from the day after the LGT to the following LGT , and your season score is built from the points you earn at UKTC-registered events. All registered events

If you’ve played a UKTC event recently, chances are you’ve felt it: the buzz of a packed hall, the nervous smiles before round one, the laughter that carries across tables even when the games are tight. UKTC isn’t just a tournament series... it’s a community. And within that community, teams are where the magic really happens. What do I mean by "Teams"? I don't just mean the teams format, I mean the people on your squad, your friends in your squad, the people you travel, cele