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Warhammer 40K Tournament hosted by Away Games (2-day event)
Welcome to the 2026 CaptainCon 40K Event, hosted by Away Games!
“In the Grim darkness of the far future there is only war...”
The Event takes place in Warwick, RI, at the wonderful Crown Plaza Hotel, on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 - February 01. This exciting venue will provide players with an wonderful experience and has its own food and beverages on site that caters to the players!
**This Event is a 'Road to NOVA' Orange Ticket Event and a Games Workshop World Championships of Warhammer Qualifier! **
Away Games has constructed a battlefield in which players from novice to grandmaster have a chance to fight to the death for eternal glory…along with awards and prizes. No matter the faction, our competitive format will appeal to competitors of all levels throughout the Event and the team looks forward to hosting you.
As you enjoy competing in the venue, Away Games will be attending to every detail, allowing players to relax and have their best tournament experience.
Players can expect EVERY table to have "GW Chapter Approved" standardized terrain and layouts, created with Away Games terrain, along with Dice Trays and Chess Clocks. (No need to bring your own.)
The Event will be using the GW Rules, Balance Dataslate and NTL FAQ
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**Event Essentials**
Tournament Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 31 - February 01, 2026
Location: Crown Plaza Providence-Warwick
Address: 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Battle Size: Strike Force (2000 points)
Board Size: 60” x 44”
Format Size: Singles
Missions: TBD (Chapter Approved 10th Ed)
Layouts: TBD (Chapter Approved 10th Ed)
Terrain: GW Chapter Approved (Away Games)
Rule Set: GW Rules and Balance Dataslate (NTL Discord for FAQ)
Number of Games: Five Rounds
Pairing Process: Wins, Path to Victory, Random, Opp Win %, Battle Points (Swiss Pairings in the Final Round)
Round Length: 3.0 Hours Game time
Ticket Fee: $60.00
Prizes: Placing, Best Overall, Best Painted and Best in Super Faction
Placing Process: Wins, Opp Win %, Battle Points
Player Packet located at https://theawaygames.com/events.html
**Check In: 9am, First Round Starts at 1000am**
Late Arrival: Understandably issues arise, but please inform the Tournament Organizer if you are going to be late. Late check in for the Round One MAY result in a drop/loss. If a player arrives late to any round, their game time will begin running on the clock. After 20 minutes the round will be started and late player will forfeit the round.
Missions: Warhammer 40,000 10th Ed, from the Chapter Approved Tournament Companion.
Army Selection: Follow Muster Armies guidance in Warhammer 40,000 10th Ed, from the Chapter Approved Tournament Companion.
Tools of War: Each competitor is expected to bring their Army, Dice, Tape Measure, and all relevant rules publications. If you are using any electronic devices to carry your official rules references, please ensure they are always charged and available for reference.
**Rules cutoff**: New rules and materials will not be permitted after Wednesday, 28 January 2026. No new codex will be used until after its official release to the public, not just a limited/starter set release. We will be using the GW Rules and Balance Dataslate, which can be found at https://www.warhammer-community.com/warhammer-40000-downloads/
**Proxy and Conversion requests must be submitted before Wednesday, 28 January 26, at 11:59 pm EST.** Any proxy submitted afterwards MAY be subject to a 10 point deduction to their Round One score and a yellow card for the Event, pending circumstances.
**List submissions**: List will be due by Wednesday, 28 January 26 at 11:59pm EST. Any list submitted afterwards MAY be subject to a 10-point deduction to their Round One score and a yellow card for the Event, pending circumstances.
Scoring: At the end of each game, use the provided score sheet to record your results and post them digitally or present them to a Tournament Organizer for digital posting.
Painting: There are no paint minimums so bring what you like. For paint scoring, if your army is fully Battle Ready painted you will receive 10 points towards your round score. If your army is not fully painted, you will receive 0 points towards your round score. (For Hobby Paint Scoring, all fully Battle-Ready armies will receive a minimum of points with showcase armies scoring more. Painting matrixes can be found at https://theawaygames.com/paintmatrix.html.)
The use of a chess clock is mandatory for all games of the top 4 players in the events final two rounds. Failure to use a clock in the final two rounds MAY result in penalties. As well, if any player at any time during the event wishes to use a chess clock, their opponent must do so. Time will always be split in half when a clock is requested following the start of a round.
**Please do not forget to join our NTL Discord for information or quest
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This event is past the point where ticket sales are permitted.Welcome to the 2026 CaptainCon 40K Event, hosted by Away Games!
“In the Grim darkness of the far future there is only war...”
The Event takes place in Warwick, RI, at the wonderful Crown Plaza Hotel, on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 - February 01. This exciting venue will provide players with an wonderful experience and has its own food and beverages on site that caters to the players!
*This Event is a 'Road to NOVA' Orange Ticket Event and a Games Workshop World Championships of Warhammer Qualifier! *
Away Games has constructed a battlefield in which players from novice to grandmaster have a chance to fight to the death for eternal glory…along with awards and prizes. No matter the faction, our competitive format will appeal to competitors of all levels throughout the Event and the team looks forward to hosting you.
As you enjoy competing in the venue, Away Games will be attending to every detail, allowing players to relax and have their best tournament experience.
Players can expect EVERY table to have "GW Chapter Approved" standardized terrain and layouts, created with Away Games terrain, along with Dice Trays and Chess Clocks. (No need to bring your own.)
The Event will be using the GW Rules, Balance Dataslate and NTL FAQ.
The Event will have Carts to rent, as well as Objective Markers, Dice Trays, Dice and Laser Target Lines for purchase.
Event Essentials
Tournament Date: Saturday and Sunday, January 31 - February 01, 2026
Location: Crown Plaza Providence-Warwick
Address: 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Battle Size: Strike Force (2000 points)
Board Size: 60” x 44”
Format Size: Singles
Missions: TBD (Chapter Approved 10th Ed)
Layouts: TBD (Chapter Approved 10th Ed)
Terrain: GW Chapter Approved (Away Games)
Rule Set: GW Rules and Balance Dataslate (NTL Discord for FAQ)
Number of Games: Five Rounds
Pairing Process: Wins, Path to Victory, Random, Opp Win %, Battle Points (Swiss Pairings in the Final Round)
Round Length: 3.0 Hours Game time
Ticket Fee: $60.00
Badge Fee: $60.00
Prizes: Placing, Best Overall, Best Painted and Best in Super Faction
Placing Process: Wins, Opp Win %, Battle Points
Player Packet located at https://theawaygames.com/events.html
Check In: 9am, First Round Starts at 1000am
Late Arrival: Understandably issues arise, but please inform the Tournament Organizer if you are going to be late. Late check in for the Round One MAY result in a drop/loss. If a player arrives late to any round, their game time will begin running on the clock. After 20 minutes the round will be started and late player will forfeit the round.
Missions: Warhammer 40,000 10th Ed, from the Chapter Approved Tournament Companion.
Army Selection: Follow Muster Armies guidance in Warhammer 40,000 10th Ed, from the Chapter Approved Tournament Companion.
Tools of War: Each competitor is expected to bring their Army, Dice, Tape Measure, and all relevant rules publications. If you are using any electronic devices to carry your official rules references, please ensure they are always charged and available for reference.
Rules cutoff: New rules and materials will not be permitted after Wednesday, 28 January 2026. No new codex will be used until after its official release to the public, not just a limited/starter set release. We will be using the GW Rules and Balance Dataslate, which can be found at Warhammer 40000 downloads
Proxy and Conversion requests must be submitted before Wednesday, 28 January 26, at 11:59 pm EST. Any proxy submitted afterwards MAY be subject to a 10 point deduction to their Round One score and a yellow card for the Event, pending circumstances.
List submissions: List will be due by Wednesday, 28 January 26 at 11:59pm EST. Any list submitted afterwards MAY be subject to a 10-point deduction to their Round One score and a yellow card for the Event, pending circumstances.
Scoring: At the end of each game, use the provided score sheet to record your results and post them digitally or present them to a Tournament Organizer for digital posting.
Painting: There are no paint minimums so bring what you like. For paint scoring, if your army is fully Battle Ready painted you will receive 10 points towards your round score. If your army is not fully painted, you will receive 0 points towards your round score. (For Hobby Paint Scoring, all fully Battle-Ready armies will receive a minimum of points with showcase armies scoring more. Painting matrixes can be found at https://theawaygames.com/paintmatrix.html.)
The use of a chess clock is mandatory for all games of the top 4 players in the events final two rounds. Failure to use a clock in the final two rounds MAY result in penalties. As well, if any player at any time during the event wishes to use a chess clock, their opponent must do so. Time will always be split in half when a clock is requested following the start of a round.
**Please do not forget to join our NTL Discord for information or questions at Discord - Group Chat That’s All Fun & Games
Schedule of Event
Saturday, 31 Jan 26
9:00am Doors open and Check in
10:00am Round 1 (?) Starts
1:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Round 2 (?) Starts
5:00pm Break
5:15pm Round 3 (?) Starts
8:15pm Day Ends
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Sunday, 01 Feb 26
9:00am Doors open and Check in
9:30am Round 4 (?) Starts
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Round 5 (?) Starts
4:30pm All Rounds Complete
5:00pm Awards and Prizes
Army List Information
No New Codex will be used after Wednesday, 28 January 26, and only after its official release to the public, not just a limited/starter set release.
Units of Legend and Fortifications will NOT be used.
Player Event Information
Tickets can be purchased through Tabletop Events (TTE) at https://tabletop.events/conventions/captaincon-2026. Please utilize the correct Best Coast Pairings (BCP) email when registering.
This Event will be capped at 64 players with tickets through TTE and registration through BCP. A wait list will be created once the Event sells out. To be added to the waitlist please contact Away Games at contact@theawaygames.com, subject line CaptainCon 2026 or message Away Games via Discord.
For more details on Army Construction, Painting Standard, Tournament Organizers and Policies, Round Pairings and Timing, Terrain Guidelines, Paint Judging, Byes and Ringer Participation, Prize Support, Ticket Policy, and Media Policy, please refer to CaptainCon 2026 Player Packet located at https://theawaygames.com/events.html.
Key Links
Tickets located through Tabletop Events (TTE) at https://tabletop.events/conventions/captaincon-2026
GW Rules and Balance Dataslate located at Warhammer 40000 downloads
Terrain Maps located at Warhammer 40000 downloads
Event Player Packet located at https://theawaygames.com/events.html
Paint Matrix located at https://theawaygames.com/paintmatrix.html
If there are any questions, please contact Away Games at contact@theawaygames.com, subject CaptainCon 2026 or message Away Games via Facebook.
Looking to host your own Event and need help?
Please visit us at https://theawaygames.com/home.html for more information.
