GBHL League Final 2025
2025-12-13 09:00 - 2025-12-14 19:30 UTC | Northern Alliance Games, Hoults Yard, 6 Maling Court,, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and Wear, NE6 2HL, United Kingdom
Welcome to the GBHL finale 2025, as the name suggests this is the final league event of the 2025 season and this year it is being held at Northern Alliance Games in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The pack for the event can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gT2TXiL7aoRt6xUFlYDfho8_ltt_OmL4/view
Please contact Jamie Wiggans, who will be the Head TO for this event at Jamie.wiggans@btinternet.com , should you have any questions.
The Facebook event where you will be able to find the most up to date info is here:
https://fb.me/e/3ykirZ9dy

Friday night Magic the Gathering draft
2026-01-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-30 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-03 18:00 - 22:00 and 3 more dates
Join us for one of our regular drafts!
£15 on the door, prize packs for winners based on number of people who attend.
Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming!

MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Pre-release!
2026-01-16 18:00 - 22:00
Prerelease is your first opportunity to get your hands on the newest Magic: The Gathering release and explore what the set has to offer. Prerelease Packs contain everything a player needs to be guided through deck building and begin facing off in epic one-on-one matches.
In the pre-release event, you will open your pack, create a deck of 40 cards from those that you open (You can borrow any basic lands from us that you need), then compete in 3 rounds of 1v1 games.
We are pleased to be also offering Ultimate Guard Items as Prize Support for our pre-release events.

More about Lorwyn Eclipsed
Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Summon beloved Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves, that feature new and returning mechanics as well as art from new and returning Lorwyn™ artists! Discover your true self by crossing the boundary of eternal day into eternal night and rise triumphant as a master of order and chaos.

Contents:

6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters

Each Play Booster contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards

May contain these cards: ECL 1–351; SPG 129–148
1–4 cards of rarity rare or higher (2: 27%; 3: 2%; 4: <1%)
3–5 uncommon cards
6–9 common cards
1 land
1 card of any rarity is traditional foil
Foil borderless mythic rare in <1% of boosters
Traditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters
1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card
Spindown™ life counter

Budget Commander Deck Challenge!
2026-01-17 13:00 - 17:00
Commander Challenge – Official Rules & Points System

Deck Construction Rules Budget Requirement
• Each deck must cost £30 or less, including the commander.
• Basic lands are excluded from the budget. Pricing Method
• Card prices are determined by the lowest price of the cheapest legal version of each card.
• Use CardMarket Low (UK) as the price source.
Infinite Combo Policy
• Decks may contain cards that could form infinite combos.
• Executing any infinite combo during a game results in an immediate match disqualification (0 points).

Points System Core Points Action Points
Win the match +5
Second place +2
Third place +1
Kill a player +2
One-shot kill a player (commander damage or 20+ damage in one turn) +3
Achievement Points Action Points Cast 5 or more spells in a single turn +3
Resolve your commander three or more times in a game +1
Survive combat that would otherwise have been lethal +1
Save another player from lethal +2
Use an opponent’s card to kill another player +2

Match Structure
• Matches are played in 3–4 player pods.
• Each game has a 90-minute time limit.
• When time is called, finish the current turn cycle.
• All players alive at the end of time receive +1 “survive to time” point.
• Total points earned across all rounds determine the event winner.
Prizes to be won for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place!

MCP Monthly Tournament - January
2026-01-24 09:30 - 18:00
Join us for our Monthly MCP tournament!
Play 4 rounds, each game is 90 minutes.
Prizes for podium finishers, and Hobby Hero!
Once you have bought your ticket, please sign up for the Longshanks event here:
https://mcp.longshanks.org/event/31414/

Black Gate: Frostfall Siege
2026-01-31 09:00 - 19:00
Start of the AoS competitive calendar of 2026! Come and enjoy 3 games of AoS with friends and see if you can claim your stake as the champion of Black Gate!
Pack to follow soon.

Friday night Magic the Gathering draft
2026-02-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-13 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-20 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for one of our regular drafts!
£15 on the door, prize packs for winners based on the number of people who attend.
Please RSVP below to let us know you are coming!

MCP Galaxy's Greatest @Northern Alliance Games!
2026-02-21 09:30 - 18:00
Join us for our first-ever tournament that is part of the Galaxy’s Greatest league! Play 4 rounds, each game is 90 minutes. Prizes for podium finishers, and Hobby Hero!
Here is the longshanks link:
https://mcp.longshanks.org/event/31415/

MtG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pre-Release - Friday Evening
2026-02-27 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for the pre-release for the new set of Magic the Gathering!
Each player gets a pre-release kit, which contains 6 boosters, a random rare card, and a spindown, which they use to assemble a deck with. After 3 rounds of Swiss, packs are awarded depending on tournament standing, alongside an additional pack per player for entry.
Players of all experience are welcome, and assitance can be given!
If you don’t manage to secure a ticket, you can also attend and take part in the event using 6 booster packs.

Pokémon - Mega Evolution: Perfect Order - Prerelease event (Saturday 14th March)
2026-03-14 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for our first-ever Pokémon TCG event!
Get the newest cards at our Pokémon TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order Build & Battle PreRelease events!
Enjoy quick games and powerful PreRelease promos with the MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order Build & Battle Box.
MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order arrives 27th March but you can visit us to start playing with it early on 14th at 2pm.
The PreRelease format allows players to compete with a 40-card deck, with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. This format is perfect for introducing new players to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it also gives seasoned players a window into all that MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order has to offer.
Due to a limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are also a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building skills.
Each Build & Battle Box includes:

A 40-card ready-to-play deck, including 1 of 4 unique foil promo cards

4 Pokémon TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Sign up today as space is limited or each event! Play in 3 games and receive 3 packs of MEGA EVOLUTION – Perfect Order as a reward.
What do I need to know before attending?
Please bring your Pokemon Player ID. If you have not got one, please register with Pokemon Play before attending. Each round last 45 minutes.

Pokémon - Mega Evolution: Perfect Order - Prerelease event (Sunday 22nd March)
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for another Pokemon PreRelease!
Get the newest cards at our Pokémon TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order Build & Battle PreRelease events!
Enjoy quick games and powerful PreRelease promos with the MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order Build & Battle Box.
MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order arrives 27th March but you can visit us to start playing with it early on 14th at 2pm.
The PreRelease format allows players to compete with a 40-card deck, with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. This format is perfect for introducing new players to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it also gives seasoned players a window into all that MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order has to offer.
Due to a limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are also a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building skills.
Each Build & Battle Box includes:

A 40-card ready-to-play deck, including 1 of 4 unique foil promo cards

4 Pokémon TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—Perfect Order booster packs
A code card for Pokémon TCG Live

Sign up today as space is limited or each event! Play in 3 games and receive 3 packs of MEGA EVOLUTION – Perfect Order as a reward.
What do I need to know before attending?
Please bring your Pokemon Player ID. If you have not got one, please register with Pokemon Play before attending. Each round last 45 minutes.

MCP Monthly Tournament - March
2026-03-28 09:30 - 18:00
Join us for our Monthly MCP tournament! Play 4 rounds, each game is 90 minutes. Prizes for podium finishers, and Hobby Hero!
This month we are running the event with a ‘Villains’ only restriction. The full list of villains can be found on our Discord. Get in touch if you have any questions about it, or need the Discord link.
Once you have your ticket, please register on the longshanks event here:
https://mcp.longshanks.org/event/31416/

Black Gate: The Verdant Blight
2026-04-12 08:30 - 19:00
Join us for another great Age of Sigmar Tournament organised by Black Gate AoS.
Registration link here:
https://www.milarki.com/tournaments/black-gate-the-verdant-blight

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Pre-Release event Friday 17th April
2026-04-17 18:00 - 22:00
Welcome to the Pre-Release for Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven

Join us for your first opportunity to get your hands on the newest Magic: The Gathering release and explore what the set has to offer.

Prerelease events and the Packs are perfect to fuel the first events of this new set.

You receive your pack and have 30 minutes to build a 40-card deck (You can borrow lands from us). Then there will be 3 or 4 rounds of Swiss pairings. As usual, we will have Ultimate Guard prizes in addition to the extra pack you receive for participating.

Prerelease Pack Contents:

6 x SECRETS OF STRIXHAVEN Play Boosters; each play Booster contains 14 Magic cards
1 foil Rare or Mythic Rare
1 deck box
1 college-specific spindown die

Secrets of Strixhaven - First chance to draft! Saturday 18th April
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for your first chance to draft the new Strixhaven set!
No need to sign up. Just turn up by 1pm.
£15 entry on the door. Prize packs and promos for winners.

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Pre-Release event Sunday 19th April
2026-04-19 13:00 - 17:00

MCP Monthly Tournament - April
2026-04-25 09:30 - 18:00
Join us for our Monthly MCP tournament! Play 4 rounds, each game is 90 minutes. Prizes for podium finishers, and Hobby Hero!

Wor-Boot sale!
2026-05-10 09:00 - 17:00
Got a pile of hobby stuff you aren’t going to get around to using? Or are you looking for a new project or some great deals?
We are putting on a second-hand hobby sale! Selling tables will be available for a fee.
There will also be a raffle with a variety of prizes.
The aim is to be an event for the local gaming community, but also to raise money for new, exciting updates to the venue. Mainly, expanding the first floor to expand the gaming space, and also a host of other improvements to the venue.
