Newsmachine – Lock & Load, AdeptiCon & Manchester GT (2026)
As we start to wind down 2025 (and get ready for the big update coming on January 21), it’s time to look ahead at some of what the next year of Warmachine will bring.
It’s safe to say 2026 is set to be a mega year for Warmachine, including tons of community events from excellent organisers around the world already scheduled (with plenty more to come!). If you haven’t already, check out the Warmachine events page on Longshanks to see what’s happening in your area.
Many of you have also been asking for news on official events in the US and UK/EU, and we’ve heard you loud and clear. Calendars at the ready…
Manchester GT – UK – Feb 21–22, 2026
Due to a clash with a longstanding community event in Europe, the Belgian Masters, the Manchester GT won’t be going ahead in 2026. Rather than making players choose between two great events, we’re respectfully stepping back to let the Belgians do what they’ve done so well for so many years.
Instead, we’ll be switching gears to focus the next UKTC event: the London GT, taking place later in the year (more news below). Refunds for Manchester GT ticket holders will be processed automatically in the coming days.
AdeptiCon – US – March 25–29, 2026
Location: Baird Centre, Milwaukee
In case you missed it, AdeptiCon’s event cart preview opened this week and it’s packed with Warmachine and P3!
Registration opens January 11 at 12pm CST. Start planning now so you’re ready to snap up tickets when they release.
Lock & Load EU – UK – May 15–17, 2026
Location: [REDACTED], Sheffield
After the resounding success of Lock & Load US, the con is making its way overseas to sunny England!
Join us from May 15-17 in Sheffield for a weekend packed with Warmachine, from Steamrollers and team tournaments to Grand Narrative events. (Venue to be revealed soon!)
Lock & Load EU will also play host to the prestigious Iron Gauntlet EU Finals, with a Last Chance Qualifier on the Friday open to anyone who fancies their chances at snagging a last-minute spot. Check out the current leaderboard.
Block out your calendars and put some of your holiday gift money aside, because tickets will go live in January. Sign up for updates here by selecting ‘Warmachine’.
UK Nationals at London GT – UK – Sept 26–27, 2026
Location: Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London
Returning for 2026, the Warmachine UK Nationals will take place at the London Grand Tournament in September!
Established many years ago, the UK Nationals has been a staple of the UK Warmachine scene that’s passed through the hands of many fantastic community organisers who’ve done a great job of keeping the flame alive. Now, it’s time for us to hold the torch.
More news on UK Nationals to come in the new year! Sign up for updates here by selecting ‘Warmachine’.
Lock & Load US – US – Nov 6-8, 2026
Location: St Louis
EDIT: Lock & Load US dates updated to November 6-8, 2026
Getting even further ahead of the game, we’ve already got provisional dates for Lock & Load US.
Warfaire Weekend were excellent hosts and we want to say a huge thanks to Walker and the team. Now, Lock & Load US will be standing on its own two feet and running as an independent event in 2026. For more details on Warfaire Weekend 2026, join their dedicated Discord.
Pencil in November 6-8, 2026 for Lock & Load US and keep an eye out for updates, because tickets will go live in January. Sign up for updates here by selecting ‘Warmachine’.
