Events & Tournaments at The Arena

A Hub for Competitive Tabletop Play

At The Arena, we run regular gaming events and tournaments for a variety of tabletop games, RPGs, card games, and board games. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just looking for a fun game night, we have something for you.

What’s On?

Our event calendar is packed with exciting activities, including:

Tabletop Wargaming Tournaments – Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar: Spearhead, Kill Team, Malifaux, Infinity, Middle Earth, Old World and more.
Card Game Events – Friday Night Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, and Star Wars Unlimited..
RPG Adventures – Special one-shot campaigns, RPG meetups, and D&D sessions.
Special Community Events – Themed nights, painting competitions, and charity events.

Competitive Tournaments

For those who love the thrill of competition, we host ranked and casual tournaments across multiple game systems. Some events contribute to national and international rankings, while others are designed for fun and learning.

Tournament Highlights:

Blood Bowl League & Brightons Bowl
Middle Earth Masters
Malifaux Slow Grow Leagues & Regular Tournaments including the Malifaux Scottish GT
Kill Team Organised Play
Spearhead OPs – AoS Skirmish Event
Magic the Gathering Pre-releases

Our tournaments often include prizes, trophies, and exclusive promo items for participants. Check our event listings on our socials or on the events page for details on upcoming competitions!

Casual & Themed Events

Not every event is about competition! We run plenty of casual gaming nights, intro events, and demo sessions for new players to try out different systems. Community-driven events, such as Rumbleslam wrestling nights, Fallout Fridays, and Friday Night Magic, make for a vibrant and welcoming gaming space.

Booking & Participation

Pre-Register for Events – Most events require tickets, which can be purchased online or in-store.
Drop-In Spaces Available – Some casual events don’t require booking—just show up and join in!
Full-Hall Events – On rare occasions, some events will use the full gaming hall. We always announce these in advance via social media.

Join the Fun – Upcoming Events

We post regular updates on our Facebook, Discord, and website with full details of upcoming events, sign-up links, and tournament structures.