The Warhammer Open Atlanta was revealed for November 20-23 as the final World Championships qualifier, with new tournaments in Europe also joining the calendar.
If you’ve been chasing a Golden Ticket all season and still haven’t punched your way to Worlds, Atlanta just became the last weekend to get your pass. Games Workshop announced the Warhammer Open Atlanta for November 20-23, making it the final official qualifier before the World Championships in Barcelona.
GW also revealed two more Opens for Europe, giving players a few more big-stage chances to win their way in. With Worlds moving to Spain this year, that late-November slot in the States needed something big, and Atlanta is the answer.
Tickets for all three events go live at 7 pm UK time on June 12, so travel plans are l. Here’s what each weekend has on deck.
If you’ve been grinding all season for a Golden Ticket and still don’t have one, Atlanta is your last chance. Games Workshop just announced the Warhammer Open Atlanta for November 20-23, and it’s the final official qualifier before the World Championships in Barcelona.
GW dropped the details on three new Opens at once, and if you’re in Europe, you just grabbed two more massive events to win tickets as well. Best of all with Worlds leaving the States for Spain, that late-November weekend is not the Atlanta Open!
Just keep in mind, tickets for all three go live at 7 pm UK time on June 12, so you’ve got about a week to sort travel.
- Warhammer Open Atlanta (Nov 20-23): the final Worlds qualifier, running alongside the returning Grand Narrative at the Hyatt Regency.
- Warhammer Open Kraków (Sept 11-13): the first-ever Open in Poland, built around Team Warhammer, with the traveling Warhammer Store in tow.
- Warhammer Open Palm Springs (Jan 15-17): the first Open of 2027 and a fresh qualifying run for the next big Championships.
Warhammer Open Kraków Brings the Series to Poland for the First Time
The Open series only just hit mainland Europe with stops in Maastricht, and now it’s heading somewhere brand new. From September 11-13, Warhammer comes to Kraków, Poland, with the whole weekend built around Team Warhammer.
You’ll get games of Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, and Kill Team, plus the usual slate of painting classes and the famous Hobby Challenge. The traveling Warhammer Store rolls in too, so this is the first time Polish players can grab the 2026 event minis, Cadia Unbroken and Dawner’s Reward, without crossing country lines, alongside the event-exclusive Forge World and direct-order stock.
It all goes down at the EXPO Kraków convention center, one of the largest event spaces in the country. Best of all, if a trip to Worlds in Barcelona is the goal, this is one more place to lock in your spot.
Warhammer Open Atlanta and the Grand Narrative Fill That November Gap
For years, Atlanta hosted both Worlds and the Grand Narrative as parallel events. Now that Worlds is in Barcelona now, GW isn’t letting that November 20-23 slot go to waste as they just added the new Warhammer Open Atlanta.
This one carries real stakes to beacuse Atlanta is the final official qualifier before the World Championships, so if you still haven’t punched your ticket, get the carry case out and pack your bags!
Running at the same time, the Grand Narrative returns to the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, where over 400 commanders write themselves into the lore of 40k across a weekend of costumed players, characterful Lords of War, and story objectives that can flip on you mid-game. This year’s chapter is called ‘Edge of the Maelstrom’, and GW says more is coming soon for that.54
Warhammer Open Palm Springs Kicks Off 2027
Last on the list, but really the first, GW also announced the first Warhammer Open of 2027. Right after the holidays, the series heads back to Palm Springs, California, from January 15-17.
Plus, as the first Open of the new year, it’s a fresh chance to start qualifying for the 2028 Championships. Expect the full painting-class and Hobby Challenge lineup, and maybe even a few sneak peeks at upcoming releases while you’re there.
Regardless, the ticket drop is June 12 for all three, but if you can’t wait that long, there are still more than a few tournament spots left at the Warhammer Open Edmonton in a couple of weeks.
Final Thoughts on the Warhammer Open Atlanta
So the date not to miss is June 12, when tickets open at 7 pm UK time. With Atlanta, being the last qualifier, means that the event will move fast for anyone still chasing Barcelona!
The Grand Narrative is also worth trying to grab a ticket to, if you feel like having some fun instead of grinding out a traditional tournament. That event is also worth keeping an eye on, since ‘Edge of the Maelstrom’ is still mostly just a name.
Keep an eye out for the details, and check our 2026 Warhammer events calendar to map the rest of your season.
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