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.

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Event Partners and Sponsors

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.

Upcoming Events

Goonhammer Open UK March 2026 – Leicester

When: March 14/15 2026
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Overall Coordinators: Scott White, James Grover, Liam Royle, Max Perman, Zach Cox, Jonn Scrivo

Warhammer 40,000 Teams Tournament

Points: 2,000
Rounds: 5
Team size: 5
Tickets: Here
Rules pack:  SOON
Maps & Missions: SOON
Best Coast Pairings: SOON
Event FAQ: Please email contact@goonhammer.com with any questions.

Horus Heresy 

Points: 2500
Games: 4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
Best Coast Pairings: Here

Kill Team

Rounds: 6
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
Best Coast Pairings: SOON

Goonhammer Open UK May 2026 – Leicester

When: May 16/17 2026
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR

Goonhammer Open UK September 2026 – Leicester

When: September 5/6 2026
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR

Notes for all events

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

Past Events

Goonhammer Open UK September 2025 – Leicester

Faye and Lloyd, UK GHO September 2025 – Heresy Best Warlords

Josh Roberts, Warhammer 40K champion at theGHO September 2025

Click here to see the event results.

Goonhammer Open UK May 2025 – Leicester

Best Loyalist Ian Ginns

Best Traitor Will Haywood

Click here to see the event results.

Goonhammer Open UK May 2024 – Leicester

Sam Nash – 40K March GHO Champion

Matt McDonnell – Best Loyalist March 2025

Toby – Best Traitor March 2025

Gary Jackson

Click here to see the event results.

Goonhammer Open UK September 2024 – Leicester

Danny Evison – Winner of 40K at the UK GHO September 2024

Lyle and Joe – Best Loyalists Sept 2024

Matt and Ben – Best Traitors Sept 2024

Danny and Nick – Best Blackshields

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.

Goonhammer Open UK June 2024 – Leicester

Ed Wilkins -HH Best Loyalist June 2024

Marc Santer – HH Best Traitor June 2024

Bart Lewandowski – KT Best Overall June 2024

Alex Flather – AT Best Overall June 2024

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.

Goonhammer Open UK March 2023 – Leicester

Josh Roberts, returning UK Goonhammer Open Championship Belt holder

Baz Norman, the first Age of Sigmar UK Goonhammer Championship belt holder at the March 2024 GHO

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.

Goonhammer Open UK September 2023 – Leicester

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.

Goonhammer Open UK October 2022 – Nottingham

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. 

Goonhammer Open UK May 2022 – Nottingham

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.

Goonhammer Open UK 2021 – Nottingham

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.