It’s an epic year for Warhammer Events. Hot on the heels of the announcement of the inaugural World Championships of Warhammer, we’re now set to reveal a whole host of epic US fixtures for 2023.
For hobbyists wanting a full weekend of Warhammer games, tickets go on sale for the 2023 US Open Series on the 3rd of February. The Warhammer tournament roadshow will be heading to Kansas City MO, Tacoma WA, and Tampa FL, before ending the season in Atlanta GA with the Grand Narrative and the celebrated (invitation-only) World Championship finals.
Every event will host tournaments for Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Kill Team. Additionally, depending on the specific US Open, there will also be Organised Play on offer for Warhammer Underworlds, Warhammer: The Horus Heresy and Blood Bowl.
Not only that, but there will be a huge store stocking both Citadel and Forge World items, as well as event-exclusive miniatures and swag.
Each event will also feature a variety of fun activities, including hobby seminars, team trivia quizzes and GW Q&A sessions, as well as Matched Play and Narrative Play events across a range of Warhammer game systems. Opens are built to appeal to every Warhammer fan, whether you’re focussed on competitive gaming or not.
The Events
US Open Kansas City 2023: Sheraton Crown Center, Kansas City, MIssouri
2nd to 4th of June
We had a great time in Kansas City last October, and look forward to hosting another amazing tournament (with another amazing barbeque too!). This time, we’re also kicking the season off with an awesome Teams tournament for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, along with plenty of singles for Kill Team, Blood Bowl, and Narrative Play.
The winning teams will all earn tickets to the World Championships – meaning you and a group of your friends could all be heading for the finals in Atlanta!
There’s also numerous prizes – and wide acclaim – awaiting teams with the best spirit, team-wide theme, displays, and more.
Tickets will be available for the following events:
Warhammer 40,000 Teams Tournament (five-person teams)
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Teams Tournament (four-person teams)*
Kill Team Tournament
Blood Bowl Tournament
Warhammer 40,000 Crusade
Open Gaming
Advanced Painting Classes
Event Hobby Pass and painting competition
Pub Quiz and Q&A
US Open Tacoma 2023: Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma, Washington
14th - 16th July
Just outside Seattle in nearby Tacoma, the Tacoma Convention Center boasts great facilities and enough space for a truly epic throwdown. With easy access to the gaming hall from the gorgeous next-door hotel Murano, it’s a quick journey to reach your gaming and hobby events.
Tickets will be available for the following events:
Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament
Kill Team Tournament
Blood Bowl Tournament
Warhammer 40,000 Crusade
Horus Heresy
Warhammer Underworlds
Open Gaming
One-day Friendly Tournament
Advanced Painting Classes
Event Hobby Pass and painting competition
Pub Quiz and Q&A
US Open Tampa 2023: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa Bay, Florida
13th - 15th October
Nestled in the bay and right on the water, the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa Bay, Florida is an absolutely amazing venue for a US Open event. Easy to get to by plane or regionally by car, Tampa Bay is a cultural blend of amazing food, destination travel activities, and - of course - an incredible Warhammer Event!
Tickets will be available for the following events:
Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament
Kill Team Tournament
Warhammer 40,000 Crusade
Blood Bowl
- Warhammer Underworlds
Open Gaming
One-day 40k Friendly Tournament on the Sunday
Advanced Painting Classes
Event Hobby Pass and painting competition
Pub Quiz and Q&A
Grand Narrative and the World Championships of Warhammer: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
16th - 19th November
Atlanta will be our host city this year for both the Grand Narrative and the first ever World Championships of Warhammer. The Hyatt Regency Atlanta boasts great restaurants, nearby entertainment, and easy access to all the Georgia peach pie and soul food you can get your hands on.
The 2022 Grand Narrative in New Mexico was a stunning, can’t-miss event for the ages. This year’s Grand Narrative is shaping up to be even better, with another incredible location. We’ll have more on the Grand Narrative on Warhammer Community soon.
While the Grand Narrative is a spectacular event, Atlanta will also host the World Championships of Warhammer, in which the top players from 18 countries (and counting!) will battle it out for fame and glory.
World Championship final tickets will only be available for winners of qualifying events, but tickets will be available for the following events:
The Warhammer 40,000 Grand Narrative
Advanced Painting Class
We will be announcing the entire first wave of qualifiers for the World Championships of Warhammer very soon. We've received an incredible number of applications from events literally all around the world, so watch this space!
Remember, all tickets for every US Open will go on sale on the 10th of February. And if Warhammer Fest and previous US Opens are any indication, the tickets will sell out fast!
* An earlier version of this article said that the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Teams Tournament was for teams of five. It is actually for teams of four. The Warhammer 40,000 event is for teams of five. We apologise for this error.