Tournament Schedule
Below are our confirmed tournaments for July 2026. All events take place at The Meeple Hall, Manchester, unless stated otherwise. Times are BST.
FREE
Carcassonne Free Friday
A relaxed, tile-laying tournament perfect for casual competitors.
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Start time: 6:30 pm
Expected duration: 3 hours
Format: Individual
Level: All levels
Max participants: 24 players
Registration deadline: Thursday 2 July, 6:00 pm
Included: Boards, tiles, scoring sheets, referee, refreshments
£12
Catan Summer Open
Our flagship trading-and-building tournament played over multiple rounds.
Date: Saturday 11 July 2026
Start time: 10:00 am
Expected duration: 6 hours
Format: Individual
Level: Intermediate
Max participants: 32 players
Registration deadline: Thursday 2 July, 9:00 pm
Included: All game materials, round scheduling, refereeing, lunch break, club scorekeeping
FREE
Azul Beginners’ Night
A gentle, beginner-focused introduction to competitive play.
Date: Thursday 16 July 2026
Start time: 7:00 pm
Expected duration: 2.5 hours
Format: Individual
Level: Beginner
Max participants: 20 players
Registration deadline: Monday 6 July, 6:00 pm
Included: Rules walkthrough, game sets, a friendly referee, refreshments
FREE
Pandemic Co-op Challenge
A cooperative team event where groups work together to beat the game.
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Start time: 6:30 pm
Expected duration: 3 hours
Format: Team (3–4 players)
Level: Beginner-friendly
Max participants: 8 teams
Registration deadline: Tuesday 7 July, 6:00 pm
Included: Full game sets, facilitator, scoring, refreshments
£14
Wingspan Wildlife Cup
An engine-building tournament for bird-loving strategists.
Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Start time: 11:00 am
Expected duration: 5 hours
Format: Individual
Level: Intermediate
Max participants: 28 players
Registration deadline: Friday 10 July, 8:00 pm
Included: Game components, multiple rounds, refereeing, light lunch
FREE
Dixit Storytellers Evening
A creative, light-hearted tournament rewarding imaginative play.
Date: Friday 17 July 2026
Start time: 7:00 pm
Expected duration: 2 hours
Format: Individual
Level: All levels
Max participants: 24 players
Registration deadline: Wednesday 15 July, 6:00 pm
Included: Card sets, scoring, host, refreshments
£30 per team
Ticket to Ride Team Rails
A team route-building competition across several linked games.
Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
Start time: 10:30 am
Expected duration: 5 hours
Format: Team (2–3 players)
Level: Intermediate
Max participants: 12 teams
Registration deadline: Thursday 16 July, 9:00 pm
Included: Game sets, round management, refereeing, lunch break, team scorekeeping
£13
7 Wonders Ancient Masters
A fast-paced card-drafting tournament of civilisations.
Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
Start time: 12:00 pm
Expected duration: 4 hours
Format: Individual
Level: Intermediate
Max participants: 30 players
Registration deadline: Friday 17 July, 8:00 pm
Included: All materials, structured rounds, refereeing, refreshments
£18
Terraforming Mars Grand Prix
A demanding, long-form tournament for experienced strategists.
Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
Start time: 10:00 am
Expected duration: 7 hours
Format: Individual
Level: Advanced
Max participants: 24 players
Registration deadline: Wednesday 22 July, 9:00 pm
Included: Full game sets, expansions, refereeing, lunch break, detailed scorekeeping
£40 per team
Strategy Game Championship
Our premier team championship
Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Start time: 10:00 am
Expected duration: 7 hours
Format: Team (3–4 players)
Level: Intermediate
Max participants: 16 teams
Registration deadline: Friday 24 July, 9:00 pm
Included: Multiple game sets, full refereeing, lunch break, championship scorekeeping, club recognition
Free tournament participation
Free events cost nothing to enter and are funded by the club. They’re ideal for beginners and anyone wanting a low-commitment game. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come basis, so register early.
Paid tournament participation
Paid events carry a clearly stated entry fee that covers the venue, materials, staffing, and a fully organised competition. Payment secures your place. The fee reflects the event, never an advantage — all players compete on equal terms.
Beginner-friendly events
Events marked as beginner or beginner-friendly include a rules walkthrough and a relaxed pace. You don’t need prior tournament experience — just a willingness to learn.
Team competitions
Team events are played by small groups under one name. You can register a complete team or ask to be matched with others. Team sizes are stated per event.
Tournament rules
Each game follows its published rulebook, with any house adjustments explained before play begins. Referees make final decisions on rules disputes to keep things fair and moving.
Fair play principles
We expect honesty, courtesy, and respect at every table. Results are earned through play alone.
Schedule changes
Occasionally a date, time, or venue may change. We’ll notify registered participants by email as early as possible. If we cancel a paid event, you’ll receive a full refund.