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More GW Tournaments & Warhammer Events Announced For 2023!

gw-tournaments-are-backMore GW and Warhammer World tournaments were announced for 2023 for three of their major games- check it out!

Games Workshop events and Warhammer World tournaments are still here, with plenty of stuff for the majority of the games out there! Plus, Warhammer Fest 2023 is shaping up to be the biggest we’ve seen in a really long time.

More GW Tournaments & Warhammer Events Announced For 2023!

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Games Workshop announced that a few of their major games, Horus Heresy, 40k, and Age of Sigmar, will each have dedicated Warhammer tournaments and days in Nottingham at Warhammer World.

So if you are a UK hobbyist, be sure to keep an eye open when the tournament tickets go on sale if you are interested. Don’t worry; we’ll also look at the US tournaments below.

Be sure to check out these articles before attending your first or next events:

Warhammer 40k Doubles

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Find a friend, combine armies, and fight together for fun and honour in a weekend-long Warhammer 40,000 event that rewards creativity and good sportsmanship.

Doubles are always super fun, so if you want a little more laid-back experience, this is the place to go. The tournament will take place From April 1st-April 2nd, 2023.

Get details and tickets here

Age of Sigmar Tournament

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Chaos Unleashed is a unique Open Play event for Warhammer Age of Sigmar that pits like-minded players against each other in a weekend of fun.

This is more of a normal tournament, but it still should be a ton of fun. It runs from April 15th-April 16th.

Get details and tickets here

Horus Heresy Tournament

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Craft a 3,000 point army for this Warhammer: The Horus Heresy narrative event to decide the fate of Epsilon Stranivar. It even includes optional games of Aeronautica Imperialis and Adeptus Titanicus!

If you want to try out the new edition in a tournament setting, this will be the way to do it!

Get details and tickets here

The College of Artisans

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Get help starting or finishing your next Warhammer hobby project with the Hobby Assistants, who will provide you with plenty of support at this special event.

This runs from April 10th-April 14th and should be a good way to get some hobbying done!

Get details and tickets here

Warhammer Fest 2023

Warhammer Fest 2023

Forget what you know about Warhammer Fests of yore – 2023’s event will be the largest, most incredible celebration of the Warhammer hobby the world has ever seen. Taking place at the 10,000-capacity Manchester Central venue, this unmissable event will immerse you in the Warhammer universe with fun, interactive experiences while you catch huge new reveals and enjoy live entertainment in an 800-seat auditorium. 

Get details and tickets here

Frontline Gaming Las Vegas Open 2023 Registration is Live!

LVO 2023Before we get into the tournaments and games you can play, you need to know where you’re staying! The event this next year will take place at the Rio, and with how much space it offers, plenty will be happening. 

Warhammer 40,000 Championships: $175

LVO 2023

This upcoming LVO will be bigger and better than ever before! Frontline Gaming has partnered with the best folks in the world of tabletop wargaming to bring you an epic event that kicks off on Thursday night with early access, exhibitor hall previews, and special workshops.

 LONG WAR DOUBLES WARHAMMER 40,000: $100.00

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The Long War crew is bringing you their signature Long War Doubles 40k Tournament at the Cherokee Open! This event provides you the opportunity to play in a fun tournament on Sunday with a friend.

AGE OF SIGMAR CHAMPIONSHIPS: $90

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The tournaments and classes begin Friday and run through Sunday. From the largest 40K tournament in the world, to intricate narrative campaigns, historical wargaming, skirmish games and demos of new game systems, there is something for everyone! And if you want to work on your hobby skills, the LVO will be bringing some of the most famous painters and accomplished hobbyists to teach classes. There is also a full exhibitor hall where you can buy the coolest minis, paints, tools, and accessories and get sneak peeks of new things to come.

Get Your Las Vegas Open 2023 Tickets

Secure your spot for the Las Vegas Open 2023- register now for all these amazing tournaments to show your mettle!

Cherokee Open 2023 Games Workshop Tournaments & Warhammer 40k

Cherokee open 2023Tickets are live for the Cherokee Open 2023 for a bunch of tournaments  including Warhammer 40k, AoS, MCP, and Star Wars Legion!

Frontline Gaming always puts on a good show, and this one will be close to the Spikey Bits headquarters (well, within driving distance… not super duper close). They will be running a Warhammer 40k tournament, a 40k doubles tournament, an AoS tournament, and a Star Wars Legion tournament.

The event will run from Friday, February 24th, through Sunday, February 26th, 2023. So plenty of fun to be had, plus the casino it’s being held at looks pretty awesome. Let’s check out some of the tournament highlights.

Frontline Gaming Cherokee Open 2023 Tickets are Live!

Cherokee OpenWell, before we get into the tournaments, you’ll want to know where the games are being held at! It looks pretty majestic, all tucked back in the mountains. If you want to get in on your room before they sell out, you can get your room here!

Warhammer 40,000 Championships: $100

The second Frontline Gaming Cherokee Open is one you do not want to miss out on! Last year, the event was a massive success and so Frontline Gaming has decided to officially make the Cherokee Open part of our nationwide circuit for the 2023 season!

AGE OF SIGMAR CHAMPIONSHIPS: $90

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Located in the beautiful  Smoky Mountains on the Cherokee Reservation, this event is designed to be the perfect weekend getaway!  When you are not rolling dice, you and your buddies can relax and enjoy this beautiful resort which has everything from bowling alleys, bars  and a fireside patio to a large casino and plenty of places to fill your belly!  

Star Wars Legion Championship: $70

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Marvel Crisis Protocol LVO Qualifier: $45

Cherokee Open 2023 4Get Your Event Tickets Here!

That does it for this one. Now grab some tickets if you live near the area!

Bay Area Open 2023 May 27-28th, 2022

Bay Area Open 2023 FeatureIf you’ve been itching to play in an event, well, then you want to go to this event! BAO 2023 will have all kinds of tournaments like 40k, AoS, Kill Team, and more. Things have been kicking into high gear lately, so don’t sit around and miss out, as the tickets are sure to sell out fast.

The event will take place May 27-28th, 2022, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront (which has been changed from last year to have more space), so there’s still time if you need to book a room, but if you live near there, this is a no-brainer. 

You can grab your tickets to the event here. Let’s look at some of the details.

Let’s hear what they have to say about the event, and a little about how to grab your tickets:

Come and join us for the event that started it all here at Frontline Gaming, the Bay Area Open! The BAO is the longest-running FLG event and will be significantly growing in size for 2023 and we are adding some additional game systems as well!

This two-day event will take place over May 27-28th, 2023 in the beautiful meeting space of the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront (located in Burlingame, CA – just outside the San Francisco airport). For those flying in, there is a free shuttle to and from the airport.

For 2023, the BAO will not be attached to Kublacon so we are able to expand our venue space and streamline the webcart. However, if you do wish to attend Kublacon after-hours, it is still taking place at the same time and located just down the street from us.

If you want to stay and get a discount, follow this link or click the header above.

That does it for this one; now get your spot locked in now!

Click Here To Reserve Your Spot for the BAO 2023!

Secure your spot for the Bay Area Open 2023- register now for all these amazing Warhammer and tabletop tournaments to show your mettle!

GW Shrinks Thier Warhammer Tournament Series for 2023

The tournament info comes from Warhammer Community.

GW shrinks its tournament Schedule 2023

So, this year they are cutting the tournaments by one, which might not seem crazy initially, but that’s a 20% decrease in events.

Also, they have a much more disparate spread of events this year, with the Southwest having no events. They cut out the California and New Mexico events, which means a large portion of the country will have to travel quite far. Now, onto why.

Industry insiders have told us poor attendance,  low Twitch views, and costs of the finale (moved

2023 US Open Warhammer Tournaments Series

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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 Tournaments on Warhammer Community soon.

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About the Author: Travis Pasch

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Travis Pasch

Job Title: Head Writer & Editor

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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.

Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.

Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!