The Goonhammer Open UK

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 - Wargaming Webstore

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.

If you can’t make Hellstorm Wargaming will be streaming games live during the event and will have VODs available afterwards.

Battlebling make a wide variety of third party bits to help your models stand out on the tabletop.

Army Case make innovative magnetic storage solutions for your armies to keep your minis safe and other accessories 

Upcoming Events

Goonhammer Open UK June 2024 – Leicester

When: 22nd and 23rd of June 2024
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Overall Coordinators: Scott White, Toby Wrong, Zach Cox, John Rees

Come take part in a weekend narrative event set in the Age of Darkness with your Horus Heresy or Adeptus Titanicus army. If that isn’t your speed, we also have a Kill Team event, run by John from Can You Roll a Crit? – take your shot at lifting the belt and securing a golden ticket for the World Championships of Warhammer!

Horus Heresy Narrative Campaign

Points: 2500/750
Games:
4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack:  Here (Updated 14/3)
Goonhammer Approved Missions: Here
Goon Mortalis Missions: Here

Adeptus Titanicus Narrative Campaign

Points: 1750, 2500, 1250 (optional)
Games: 5

Tickets: Here
Rules pack:  Here 

Kill Team Tournament

Rounds: 6
Tickets: Here
Pack: Here (Updated 14/3)

Join us for the first Kill Team Grand Tournament held at the Goonhammer Open! Run by John from Can You Roll a Crit?, competitors will play 6 rounds in 2 days to win the esteemed Goonhammer Championship belt with a whole host of other prizes too!

Goonhammer Open UK September 2024 – Leicester

When: 7th/8th of September 2024
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Overall Coordinators: Scott White, James Grover, Liam Royle

Credit: Robert “TheChirurgeon” Jones

Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament

Points: 2,000
Rounds: 
6
Tickets: Here
Rules pack:  Here 
Maps & Missions: 
Here (Updated 8/2)
Event FAQ: 
Please email contact@goonhammer.com with any questions.

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.

Past Events

Goonhammer Open UK March 2023 – Leicester

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

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.

Goonhammer Open UK October 2022 – Nottingham

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. 

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.