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