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