Games Workshop Reveals Early 2026 Event Calendar, Palm Springs Open Announced
Games Workshop has published its event calendar for the start of 2026, opening with the Palm Springs Warhammer Open on 16 January and a cluster of Warhammer World events in Nottingham across April. These dates matter for competitive players and hobbyists because the Palm Springs event offers Golden Tickets to the World Championships, and the Nottingham calendar includes multiple tournaments and specialty events that require advance planning.
Games Workshop rolled out an events calendar that kicks off the new year with the Palm Springs Warhammer Open, a weekend event in California that opens on 16 January. Tickets are available now, and the program includes tournaments, hobby activities, and Golden Tickets that secure places at the World Championships of Warhammer. Competitive players seeking championship qualification should prioritize registration and travel arrangements, because Golden Tickets are limited and often decide who advances to marquee tournaments.
Across April, Warhammer World in Nottingham will host a concentrated schedule of events that will appeal to a range of players. A one day Blood Bowl tournament is scheduled for 4 April. The Warhammer World Grand Tournament will run from 18 to 19 April, offering multi round competitive play and a chance to measure lists against a broad field. On 22 April a Horus Heresy Clash of Arms event will focus on large scale Horus Heresy battles, and on 29 April a Shifting Fronts Incursion event will present narrative and mission driven scenarios. The Nottingham program will also include store anniversary activities, providing local players with casual play and hobby opportunities alongside the formal tournaments.
The calendar also flags a forthcoming European Warhammer Open in Maastricht, expanding competitive options for players based in Europe and offering an additional path toward large scale championship play. The combination of regional Opens, World level Golden Ticket opportunities, and Warhammer World specialty events means planning is essential for anyone who wants to attend multiple events in the spring.
Book tickets early, arrange accommodation ahead of peak demand, and confirm list legality and event rules before you travel. Expect a mix of competitive rounds and hobby stalls at Palm Springs, and come to Nottingham prepared for both tournament intensity and narrative play. Keep an eye on event listings for final schedules and ticketing updates so you do not miss registration windows or limited entry opportunities.
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