In case you missed it (despite us going on about it for the past several months), Lock & Load EU 2026 is happening next week!
From May 15-17, you can hang out with the Warmachine team at the Magna Centre in Sheffield, play games, join painting sessions, get behind-the-scenes insights, and pick up some very special stuff™ from our onsite store.
Got your badge already? We applaud your forward planning, excellent taste, and keen sense of occasion.
Not got your badge yet? You’ve got seven days to make it right! Because if you can get to Sheffield, you’re not going to want to miss this.
Now, on to the shiny new news….
Behind-the-scenes Warmachine sculpting with Russ Charles
Obviously, we’re massive fans of Russ’s work, but with good reason. He won’t tell you this himself, but he’s actually an award-winning sculptor, and has had a hand in many of the incredible Warmachine miniatures you’ve seen come to life since we took on the game.
(And one or two before that, too.)
Now, you’ve got a chance to get behind-the-scenes with Russ in three live sculpting seminars, where he’ll create a Kithguard-flavoured variant of the Warchief Bagadibawm before your very eyes over the course of the weekend!
Better yet, after Lock & Load, the final variant will be made available in the Warmachine 3D Tribe for all subscribers to print at home!
Book your spot in the sculpting seminar now using code LOCKEDANDLOADED
Be first to experience Warmachine XR
We’re pumped / thrilled / buzzing / delighted to announce Lock & Load EU 2026 will host the first ever Warmachine XR experience!
On Saturday and Sunday, join the Playseer team for a hands-on look at their revolutionary XR prototype.
More than standard VR, XR (Extended Reality) bridges the gap between physical and digital play. Play with physical Warmachine minis against opponents over the internet via high-fidelity holograms. Wargaming and cutting-edge spatial computing? Count us IN.
(Walk-up only.)
Keynote time change
First of all, our Lock & Load EU livestream will no longer be referred to as a keynote. It’s actually a bit weird to have multiple keynotes in a year, so we’re calling it a preview instead. Same content, more sensible name.
Second of all, the Lock & Load EU 2026 Preview will now take place at 9pm on Friday.
There are good reasons for this that we can’t spoil yet, but suffice to say you do not want to miss it — and you definitely don’t want to miss visiting the onsite store on Saturday, either.
The preview will still be streaming for anyone who can’t make it. Sub to the Warmachine YouTube now to get notified when we go live!
Onsite and online stores
For those at the show, there’s an onsite store with a curated collection including boxed sets for Kithguard and other armies, Core Books (which the team will be happy to sign!), show exclusive variants of Abraham Stormcraw, Extreme Strix, Vilkul the Wolf, Baron of Dice accessories, and more that we won’t spoil right now.
Our online Lock & Load store will also be open throughout the weekend for the folks at home.
Spots are running out
Several tournaments and classes are already full, so make sure you head to Eventbrite today to avoid being disappointed! Use code LOCKEDANDLOADED at checkout to reveal and select all the events.
With a few of our events already sold out, now's the time to secure your event spots across the weekend.
PAINTING SESSIONS AND SEMINARS
Supplied by the fantastic folks at Game Envy, don’t miss your chance to take your painting skills to the next level!
Join Spen’s Painting, Mikey of Hellstorm Warmgaming, and our own CCO of P3 Paints, Mat Hart, for sessions across the weekend that’ll get you prepped to paint up Fane of Nyrro and any other undead gribblies that take your fancy. Plus, there’s a warjack weathering seminar that’s essential for any Warmachine collector.
Bonus: if you join one of the hands-on undead skin or basing classes, you’ll take home a show exclusive variant Hollowed from Fane of Nyrro.
WARMACHINE LORE APLENTY
Want to learn more about the deep world behind Warmachine? Warmachine’s Loremaster, Sherwin Matthews, will take you on a guided tour of the nations in Warmachine’s ever-evolving world and get you up to speed with where your favourite faction are in the current timeline.
FANE OF NYRRO
Who are the enigmatic Eldritch that emerged from the darkness to threaten the Iron Kingdoms? How do they fit into the machinations of the Court of Dusk, and what does their appearance mean for the wider world of the Iron Kingdoms?
Join Warmachine’s Loremaster, Sherwin Matthews as he unpacks the stories, characters, and secrets from Dusk's enigmatic new army, Fane of Nyrro.
AND MORE
Plus we’ve got plenty of competitive, casual, and narrative tournaments happening throughout the weekend!
REMEMBER
Use code LOCKEDANDLOADED at checkout to reveal the events and book your free spots. (You’ll need a Lock & Load badge to attend).
See you at Lock & Load!
