WTC 2027

WTC stands for World Team Championship, and the 2027 edition is for Warhammer: The Old World, Games Workshop's game of rank and flank fantasy battles. The organiser describes it as a three-day official World Championship for national teams, so the main event isn't a free-for-all: players come as part of a team representing their country.

Running alongside it is the Crown of the Old World, an individual tournament on Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 September 2027, in the same hall. It's the way in for players who want to compete at the event on their own, for an individual championship title.

The whole event runs Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September 2027 at Cukrownia Żnin (Żnin Sugar Factory), ul. Klemensa Janickiego 1, 88-400 Żnin, Poland. The organiser calls it the year's most prestigious tabletop wargaming event, and it's clearly built for players who travel: the games, the hotel rooms and the restaurants are all on one site.

Who runs it

The event has its own website, run under the name WTC2027, and that's where tickets, rules and news will appear. The site is published in English only, because the event is international, so you won't need to read Polish to follow the rules pack or book a place. The organiser offers email support on weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00, and the contact details are on the official site.

Why a sugar factory?

Cukrownia Żnin, the Żnin Sugar Factory, is a restored 19th-century factory that's now a conference and hotel complex. The organiser says the tournaments will be held in its revitalised historic spaces. For a game about old empires and lines of armoured knights, an industrial hall from the 1800s is a fitting backdrop.

WTC 2027 runs Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September 2027. The status above reads Confirmed, which means the organiser has published these dates on its own site.

• Team World Championship: Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September 2027, all three days.
• Crown of the Old World: Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 September 2027, the second and third days, in the same event hall.
• Tournament office: listed by the organiser for the three event days, on site.
• Online registration: available around the clock once sales open. Ticket and accommodation sales open in January 2027.

Daily start and finish times, the number of rounds and when each game starts haven't been published yet. They usually arrive with a tournament's rules pack, and the organiser says the rules pack and official judging guidelines will be published well in advance on its Tournaments and Rules page. Rules pack status when we last checked: not yet published.

How long to plan for

If you're in a team, plan for all three days plus travel either side. Żnin isn't next to an airport, so if you're coming from the UK you'll probably want to arrive the day before and leave the day after. Crown of the Old World players can arrive a day later, and spectators can choose the day that suits them best.

The team championship

The heart of the weekend. National teams play against other national teams across three days, and every result counts towards the team's total, so it's as much about planning and trust between team mates as any single game. The organiser hasn't yet published the team size, the number of nation places, how places are allocated or how games are scored. Those details belong in the rules pack, so read it the day it appears.

The Crown of the Old World

An individual tournament over the Saturday and Sunday, played in the same hall as the team event. The organiser confirms it's part of WTC, not a separate show. It's a way to play at a world-level event without being part of a national team, and to compete for an individual title.

Coming to watch

Not playing? To get into the tournament area you need either a free guest registration or a spectator pass. Meals for spectators are a separate purchase. Walking the tables at a championship is one of the quickest ways to learn the game: you'll see armies, deployments and tactics you'd never meet at your local club.

Places are strictly limited

The organiser says the number of places at the gaming tables is strictly limited because of logistical constraints. Tickets and accommodation go on sale together. Ticket and accommodation sales open in January 2027.

When sales open. Ticket and accommodation sales open in January 2027. Registration happens online through the organiser's website, and you can book a ticket for yourself or for your whole team.

What a player package includes. The organiser offers tournament packages, and says they include official WTC 2027 merchandise and full on-site catering. Prices haven't been published yet, so we don't print any here. When they appear, the tickets and registration page is where to find them.

Spectators. To get into the tournament area you need free guest registration or a spectator pass. Meals are a separate purchase.

Hotel rooms. Rooms at the venue are booked through the same ticket registration form, so you can sort your place and your bed in one go.

The address. Cukrownia Żnin (Żnin Sugar Factory), ul. Klemensa Janickiego 1, 88-400 Żnin, Poland.

By air. The organiser says international visitors reach Żnin most easily through Bydgoszcz (BZG), Poznań (POZ) or Gdańsk (GDN) airport. Compare flights from your nearest UK airport to all three, because the cheapest or most direct route may not be the closest airport.

From the airport. From each airport you can reach Żnin by rental car via the S5 expressway, or by a mix of train and bus. The organiser doesn't name stations, routes or an airport shuttle, so check timetables before you book a late flight. If you're travelling as a team, one hire car shared between you is often the simplest way to get people, armies and kit there together.

Parking. Parking directly beside the main tournament hall, which makes it easy to unload armies, terrain and gaming kit. The organiser doesn't say whether it's free or how many spaces there are.

Access. The organiser says the whole venue is fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you have specific needs, contact them before you book.

The full details are on the organiser's Location and Directions page.

Staying at the venue

The big advantage of Żnin is that you don't need to commute. The organiser says games, accommodation and dining are all in one place, with dedicated accommodation packages for players at the venue. Book your room through the ticket form when sales open.

Between rounds, the complex has three restaurants, bars, a local craft brewery, a relaxation area, a spa, a water park and a private lakeside beach. So if a non-gaming partner comes along for the weekend, they'll have plenty to do.

National teams. If you play Warhammer: The Old World competitively and your country is sending a team, this is the big one for 2027. Team events reward preparation, so the sooner your team settles its armies, the better.

Individual players. The Crown of the Old World gives solo players a seat at the same event. It's a good fit if you want the atmosphere of a world championship without being picked for a national team.

Spectators. Fans of the game, friends and club mates of the players, and anyone curious about high-level fantasy battles can come in on a free guest registration or a spectator pass.

Is it good for beginners?

As a player, it's a world championship, so it suits people who already play tournaments. As a spectator, it's a great place for a newer player to learn: you'll see well-painted armies and strong tactics up close. If you're just starting out, a local club or a smaller event is a gentler first tournament.

Is it a general wargames show?

No. If you're after a day of traders, club games and a painting competition, our miniature events around the world page lists shows that suit that better.

Details checked against the organiser's website in October 2026. Always check the official site before you travel. Ticket prices, team rules and accommodation options are published by the organiser, so that's the place to look for anything this page doesn't cover.

Planning more events? Our miniature events around the world page lists the big shows by region, and our Warhammer World and Warhammer Opens page covers Games Workshop's own events, including one in Kraków.