There are many reasons people go to a UKTC event. For some players they enjoy the social aspect of meeting new people and being part of one of the best communities in the world. For others they enjoy the chance to play five games in a weekend on standardized terrain, knowing exactly what they're getting for each round. Some like to celebrate the entire hobby, with their stunning paint jobs and detailed kitbashes. For many, it is the chance to do all that AND improve the ranki

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

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