The Hammerfall Classic

Join us for The Hammerfall Classic, a one-day Blood Bowl tournament hosted at Mythic Tabletop Games in the heart of Winchester. Whether you're a seasoned coach or looking to test your skills against new opponents, this event promises a full day of competitive Blood Bowl, great sportsmanship, and a fantastic community atmosphere.

Date: Sunday 28th June 2026
Venue: Mythic Tabletop Games, 9A Parchment Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8AT
Entry Fee: £10

Tournament Format

The Hammerfall Classic uses a Swiss-style resurrection format, ensuring every coach plays three competitive games throughout the day. Team development does not carry over between rounds, allowing each match to be decided on coaching skill rather than accumulated advantages.

Scoring

Tournament points are awarded as follows:

• Win: 50 points
• Draw: 20 points
• Loss: 0 points

Bonus points can also be earned for on-pitch performance:

• +1 point per touchdown scored (maximum 3)
• +1 point per casualty caused (maximum 3)

If players finish level on points, rankings will be determined by strength of schedule, net touchdowns and casualties, win ratio, and finally team tier.

Event Schedule

The day begins with registration at 9:00am before three rounds of Blood Bowl action.

• 09:00 – Registration and setup
• 09:45 – 12:00 – Round 1
• 12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch
• 13:00 – 15:15 – Round 2
• 15:30 – 17:45 – Round 3
• 18:00 – Awards presentation

Team Building

Teams are built to TV 1150 and follow a tiered skill package system designed to encourage a wide variety of races.

Each tier receives a different number of skill selections, with lower-tier teams receiving additional support to help balance the field. Certain tiers may also access secondary skills and star players as detailed in the event pack.

A selection of inducements is permitted, including Bribes, Wandering Apothecaries, Riotous Rookies, Halfling Master Chefs, and more. Coaches may also assign two primary skills to a single standard roster player, and there is no elite skill cap.

Roster Submission

Once your place has been confirmed and payment received, you'll be asked to complete your team roster using the official Hammerfall Classic roster template.

Coaches are encouraged to submit their rosters at least one week before the event to allow the Tournament Organiser time to review and verify them.

Models & Painting Requirements

All teams must be fully painted with a minimum of three colours and based. Third-party miniatures are welcome, provided it is always clear to your opponent which player each model represents.

Skills should be clearly marked using skill rings, coloured bands, stickers, or similar indicators. Player numbering should match the submitted roster, and all positionals and star players must be easily identifiable.

What to Bring

Coaches should bring everything required to play their games, including:

• Blood Bowl pitch and dugouts
• Templates
• 3 Block Dice
• 2 D6
• 1 D8
• 1 D16

Please agree with your opponent before each game what constitutes a cocked die and ensure any non-standard dice are clearly explained.

Rules & FAQ

Unless Games Workshop releases an official FAQ within two weeks of the event, the tournament will use the latest NAF recommended FAQ and rulings.

Need Help?

Got a question about rosters, team tiers, inducements, or the event itself? Tournament Organiser Matt Juddery is on hand to help. If there's anything you're unsure about before the big day, simply drop him an email at mjuddery@gmail.com and he'll be happy to point you in the right direction.