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.
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 March 2025 – Leicester
When: March 22/23 2025
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Overall Coordinators: Scott White, James Grover, Liam Royle, Zach Cox, John Rees, Evie Moriarty
Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament
Points: 2,000
Rounds: 6
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
Maps & Missions: TBA
Event FAQ: Please email contact@goonhammer.com with any questions.
Horus Heresy – The Sack of Tallarn
Points: 3000
Games: 4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
Kill Team
Games: 4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
Fallout: Factions
Games: 5
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here (Updated Nov 24)
Goonhammer Open UK May 2025 – Leicester
When: May 10/11 2025
Where: De Montfort Students’ Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Ln, Leicester LE2 7DR
Overall Coordinators: Scott White, Zach Cox, John Rees
Horus Heresy – The Second Sphere Defence
Points: 2500 + 1250 Zone Mortalis + 750 Support Force + optional Primarchs
Games: 4
Tickets: Here
Rules pack: Here
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 September 2024 – Leicester
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
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
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.
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