Find out how the ITC Warhammer calendar is shifting for 2025 with updated country rankings, event boosts, and more.
Big news for the Warhammer 40k competitive scene— Games Workshop just made some game-changing adjustments to the ITC tournament calendar! Starting in 2025, players and organizers will see updated country rankings, a fresh event points system, and automatic token approvals for event organizers.
The new calendar promises to shake up how they approach the season, making it easier to track progress, qualify for the World Championships, and get more value out of every event (and get more use out of that shiny new codex). Ready to see how these changes impact your game? Let’s break it down!
A New ITC Warhammer Season Calendar
So, here’s the big news: the 2025 ITC season is shifting its start date. Instead of following the 12-month rhythm of the Las Vegas Open (LVO), the season will now run from November 25, 2024, until the end of the 2025 World Championships of Warhammer in November 2025.
In short, the new ITC calendar syncs up with the World Championships of Warhammer, making it easier for players to track their rankings throughout the year.
If you’ve already been to an ITC event between November 25, 2024, and now, don’t worry! These events will count toward both the 2024 and 2025 seasons. No action is required; just keep playing!
Why does this matter?
The shift in dates gives a more structured and predictable timeline for competitive players. With the World Championships acting as a marker at both the start and end of the season, it aligns the top events for an easier flow through the tournament year.
Country Rankings & World Championship Invitations
One of the coolest changes is the expanded country-based rankings system. Historically, regions with smaller Warhammer scenes didn’t get the recognition they deserved, but now, players can track their performance based on their home country first. This makes the ITC more global and inclusive, giving more players a chance to shine in their local communities.
At the end of the season and the mid-point (June 1, 2025), the highest-ranked players from each country—who aren’t already qualified—will get an invite to the World Championships. It’s a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming players to get a shot at the biggest Warhammer stage.
What This Means for Your Tournament Goals
For players looking to qualify for the World Championships, country rankings are key. If you’re in a smaller country, this could make your path to qualification a little clearer. Keep an eye on those mid-season updates—June 1 is your big check-in for an early glance at who’s leading the charge.
Event Size & Point System Adjustments
Let’s talk points—because let’s be real, what’s a tournament without that sweet, sweet ranking boost?
One of the most significant tweaks is in how points are awarded based on event size. Bigger events are still the big point magnets, but the gap between large and small events has narrowed. Now, events with 20–64 players and those with 128–256 players will see a bigger point boost as they grow. So, even smaller events will be worth more if they hit those sweet spot numbers, encouraging tournament organizers to grow their events just a little bit more.
Why This Is Important
This change levels the playing field and rewards those events that may not have hundreds of players but still pack plenty of competitive punch. It gives everyone—from organizers to players—a reason to work together to grow the scene and make Warhammer events even more exciting.
Automated Tokens for Event Organizers
If you’re an event organizer, you know the pain of dealing with manual token requests for each ITC event. Well, good news—Games Workshop is simplifying that process. If you’re part of the Approved Tournament Organizer (TO) program, your token requests will now be automatically approved. This takes a huge load off TOs, making it easier to host an ITC event without all the paperwork headaches.
For New Organizers
If you’re considering hosting an event, joining the Approved TO Program is a no-brainer. It’s an easy way to gain access to official event status and streamline the process of hosting ITC-ranked events. Plus, the rewards for running these events are bigger than ever before.
Event Ranking Boosts: Small Events Get Big Love
In case you didn’t know, event organizers get ranking boosts based on their involvement in the ITC ecosystem. It’s not just about event size; it’s about engaging with the community. If you link your Best Coast Pairings account to your MyWarhammer account, your event gets an instant boost. There are further boosts for joining the Approved TO Program and for hosting World Championship Qualifying events.
For smaller events, these boosts make a significant difference. You might not be hosting a Las Vegas Open, but your event just became more valuable in the ITC rankings. So, smaller scenes can see a bigger impact from these tweaks, helping boost local competitions and get them noticed in the grand scheme of Warhammer tournaments.
Wrapping It Up: What These Changes Mean for You
These updates to the ITC Warhammer calendar and ranking system are aimed at creating a more inclusive, accessible, and exciting tournament scene for players and organizers alike. Whether you’re trying to qualify for the World Championships or just looking to add a few points to your ranking, the new changes will make it easier for everyone to participate, grow, and succeed.
So, get ready for a new ITC season filled with more opportunities to compete, grow your local scene, and maybe even score that coveted golden ticket to the World Championships. The Warhammer competitive scene is more open than ever, and now it’s your time to shine!
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What do you think about these changes to the Warhammer Calendar and the ITC for 2025?
