We’re less than a month away from the World Championships of Warhammer, and there’s a real tournament buzz. Who will be crowned the best player in the world? Will we have another nail-biting finish on the cards? Which country will top our international leaderboards?
And while that’s all going on, what will become of the Kessandras System when the Grand Narrative plunges hundreds of dedicated commanders into a three-day event that will change the ongoing lore in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. With parallel games in Atlanta and Warhammer World deciding the outcome of the story, it’s guaranteed to be an event for the history books.
The World Championships of Warhammer return to Atlanta Georgia between the 21st and 24th of November for another global celebration of Warhammer. There have been 325 qualifying events spanning five continents, with winners earning their places at the finals.
With 700 players in attendance representing nearly 50 countries, this will be a truly global celebration of Warhammer!
Across these four days, we will crown individual World Champions and Country Champions from four game systems: Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and Warhammer Underworlds.
As this year sees the largest number of attendees at the World Championships to date, it’s only fitting that there will be more coverage than ever for the event. We’ll be covering all four game systems in English, while Warhammer 40,000 will also be covered in French and Spanish, while Warhammer Age of Sigmar will also have French commentary, and Kill Team will have Spanish commentary.
Players will compete in pools on Thursday and Friday. Over the weekend, the Top 16 from each game system will compete for the title of World Champion in their chosen game, in which all players will compete for awards such as Best Overall and Best in Faction. Games and coverage will begin as early as 8:30am each day, finishing by 6pm or 7pm depending on the game system. We’ll have detailed schedules and coverage information in the week before the main event!
While we wait to find out how the World Championships and Grand Narrative conclude, there’s a new set of Warhammer World events to look forward to coming in February 2025 – starting with the first Warhammer Underworlds tournament of the new edition.
The Nemesis Grand Clash is a great way to test your skills in the restricted deck building Nemesis format. Craft your perfect deck, pair it with your favourite warband, and tackle six games in one day in an attempt to score as much glory as possible and become the overall Grand Clash champion. Awards for favourite warband, best painted warband, most sporting player, and best placing player from each Grand Alliance are also available.
This event takes place on Saturday the 8th of February.
Fulfil your love of the greatest game in the world (Blood Bowl) and desire to watch televised sporting events with the Bugman’s Belter. This one-day three-game event is capped with a live watch party for the big game. There are a bundle of different trophies to win, as well as a painting competition, making it the perfect celebration of sport.
This event takes place on Sunday the 9th of February.
Prove your tactical skills by pitting yourself against like-minded Warhammer 40,000 players in a two-day long, five-game Grand Tournament at Warhammer World. Using the Chapter Approved: Pariah Nexus Mission Deck, you’ll be fighting for the top spot, with extra awards for favourite army, best painted army, and favourite opponent.
This event takes place on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of February.
Rank up your troops and get ready to send cavalry crashing into enemy flanks with The Old World Throne of Skulls event. This sem-casual tournament is a great way to meet fellow Warhammer: The Old World fans as you do battle in five 2,000-point games over two days, looking to both win and show off great sportsmanship and hobbying chops.
This event takes place on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of February.
If you’re just looking for a quick single day event, then Warhammer World offers a selection of smaller events just for that purpose.
Select your favourite Spearhead and join a complement of other players for a Weekday Warhammer Spearhead tournament. You’ll play three games in one day to try and secure the title of Spearhead Champion, and you can also get awards for favourite spearhead and most sporting player.
This event takes place on Friday, the 6th of December.
Prepare a 1,000-point warband for a journey into the deepest depths of the Gnarlwood in this single day Weekday Warhammer event that packs all of the ups and downs of a tournament into one day. Fight for glory over four games, and display your best painting for awards.
This event takes place on Friday the 7th of February.
Critical objects lie waiting In the depths of voidships and stations, and you must assemble a kill team to battle in these claustrophobic confines to secure victory. This Weekday Warhammer event comprises three games in one day, using the rules for the new edition, with awards for painting available alongside gameplay.
This event takes place on Wednesday the 12th of February.
Further details for all of these events will be available on our Eventbrite page, and tickets will be on sale starting Monday, the 4th of November.
