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The Goonhammer Open is Goonhammer’s own events brand; this page is for the UK edition, coming to a city near you!
We have a number of different events planned, so keep checking back to find out about new ones as they’re launched. We’ll also post results for each event here as well as galleries from the weekend showing off the games, Best Armies, and the prize winners.
The Goonhammer Open could not happen with support from our Event partners and sponsors. We'd like to thank each of them and encourage you to check them out!
Element Games is one of the biggest online retailers with 15-25% off RRP.
Their support will ensure that every win is sweeter.
Bandua Wargames design of some very clever MDF sets, so we've partnered with them to ensure each table plays well while looking good!
The Army Painter have paints and hobby supplies for every occasion and have provided some generous prize support to help everyone paint up their next project.
Games: 4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
When: May 23/24 2026
Where: De Montfort Students' Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
When: September 5/6 2026
Where: De Montfort Students' Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Event refunds policy: refunds are available for individuals unable to attend until 30 days prior to the event. After this date no refunds will be issued (though ticket transfers are still allowed if a replacement player can be found). Refunds will be issued net of the non-refundable Eventbrite fee.
Privacy policy: we will be taking photos during the event for Goonhammer’s use. Please find our privacy policy here.
These events are organised independently by Games Workshop and are not affiliated with or administered by Games Workshop in any way. Any rights you may have are solely as against Goonhammer and Games Workshop has no liability for any actions or omissions of the event organisers in connection with the event. In the event of any issues, please contact us at contact@goonhammer.com
Click here to see the event results.
Click here to see the event results.
Click here to see the event results.
Click here to see the event results.
The September Goonhammer Open featured a WCW qualifier for Warhammer 40K and our first doubles event for Horus Heresy. Click here to see the event results.
The June 2024 Goonhammer Open featured a massive joint Heresy and Titanicus campaign with 70 players alongside our first UK Kill Team event, which was a WCW qualifier and hosted by CanyourollaCrit. Click here to see the event results.
The 2024 edition of the GHO was a triple feature, with WCW qualifiers for for Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar, alongside a Heresy event. Click here to see the event results.
Chris Paterson, Winner of the UK GHO 2023
The 2023 edition of the GHO brought in a new venue and epic gaming in the Warhammer 40K and 30K universe. Click here to see the event results.
Josh Roberts, Winner of the October UK GHO 2022
Click here to see the event round up of the action that took place.
The third GHO featured three systems, with our first Horus Heresy narrative campaign.
Click here to see the event round up of the action that took place.
The second GHO saw battles taking place on a whole new scale with an Adeptus Titanicus narrative campaign.
The inaugural Goonhammer Open UK saw 102 40k players assemble for a titanic clash in Nottingham, the home of Warhammer. Click here for the event round up.
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