{"product_id":"foundations-league-warhammer-40k-summer-2026","title":"Foundations League - Warhammer 40K 11th Edition (Summer 2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e⚙️ Forge a Legend: The 40K Foundations League is Coming! 🛡️\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 41st Millennium awaits your command! Are you ready to begin a new conquest in the New Year?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrognard Games \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/b\u003e announces the \u003cb\u003eWarhammer 40K Foundations League\u003c\/b\u003e—the perfect way to start a brand-new army or dive into the grim darkness for the very first time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Army Starts Here!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis slow-grow league is built from the ground up. Choose your path to entry:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOption 1: Free Entry!\u003c\/b\u003e Your entry is waived with the purchase of \u003cb\u003eANY Combat Patrol Box\u003c\/b\u003e from Grognard Games! Start fresh and jump right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOption 2: Existing Forces:\u003c\/b\u003e Have a pre-existing army or an old Combat Patrol box lying around? You may join the league for a separate \u003cb\u003eentry fee\u003c\/b\u003e (amount to be announced with full details).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Battle:\u003c\/b\u003e Start with your Combat Patrol and grow your force over the course of the league. Participate in games and hobby challenges to earn \u003cb\u003ecool loot and prizes\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003eJoin us for our Warhammer 40,000 Foundations League—a structured, beginner-friendly league designed to help new and returning players learn the game, build their armies, and enjoy the hobby in a supportive environment. Whether you're picking up your first combat patrol or expanding into larger battles, this league provides a fun, progressive way to grow your skills and your collection.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eLeague Structure \u0026amp; Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThe Foundations League gradually increases game size over several weeks, allowing players to learn at a comfortable pace while building and painting their forces:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-border=\"0\" data-indent=\"0\" class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\" data-list-tree=\"true\" data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCombat Patrol (July 11th- July 24th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e Start small with quick, accessible Combat Patrol–level games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eWeeks 3–4:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e750 Points (July 25th- August 7th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e Expand your force and begin learning more advanced rules and army synergies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eWeeks 5–7:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,000 Points (August 8th- August 28th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e Play full-sized skirmishes with more strategic depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eWeeks 8–9:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1,500 Points(August 29th-September 18th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e Armies begin to feel more complete, offering a richer gameplay experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eWeeks 9–11:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2,000 Points(September 19th - October 9th)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003e Finish strong with full-size Warhammer 40k battles over three weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eLeague Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThe goal of the Foundations League is to encourage new players to jump into Warhammer 40k with confidence. Throughout the league, participants are invited to:\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-border=\"0\" data-indent=\"0\" class=\"p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested\" data-list-tree=\"true\" data-stringify-type=\"unordered-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003eLearn the rules step-by-step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003eBuild and paint new armies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003ePlay in a friendly, welcoming setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-stringify-border=\"0\" data-stringify-indent=\"0\"\u003eWork toward fielding a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003efully painted force\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby the end of the league\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003eWhether you're brand-new or looking for a structured way to grow your collection, the Foundations League is a great way to enjoy the hobby and meet fellow players.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrizes and Awards \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"message-text\" class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\" class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"p-rich_text_block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest Overall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAwarded to the player who demonstrates outstanding performance across all aspects of the league—game results, sportsmanship, hobby progress, and participation. This represents the highest achievement in the Foundations League\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eBest General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003ePresented to the player with the strongest overall game results by the end of the league. This award celebrates tactical skill, strategic mastery, and battlefield excellence\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eBest Hobbyist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eAwarded to the participant who shows exceptional dedication to the hobby side of Warhammer 40k—including painting, modeling, conversions, and hobby progress made throughout the league.\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest Sportsmanship(Voted)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eRecognizes the player who best embodies fair play, respect, helpfulness, and a positive attitude. This award is determined by player votes and highlights the spirit of community the league aims to foster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest Painted Army(Voted)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eGiven to the player with the most visually impressive and well-crafted fully painted army. Judging will consider painting quality, creativity, basing, and overall presentation\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eEmperor’s Mercy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eA fun and thematic award given to the player who may not have secured the most victories, but showed resilience, improvement, and determination throughout the league. This prize honors the player who kept fighting—in true Imperial fashion—no matter the odds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrizes may vary based on participation. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"139\" data-start=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"137\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eBP – Battle Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"140\"\u003eBattle Points are earned by playing games and achieving victories throughout the league. These points reflect a player’s performance on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"321\" data-start=\"294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"319\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eHP – Hobby Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"322\"\u003eHobby Points are earned by building, painting, and completing new units for your army during the league. These points reward progress in the modeling and painting aspects of the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"508\"\u003eBoth scoring categories encourage players to grow in gameplay and hobby skills while progressing through the Foundations League.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattle Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay a League Game \u003cstrong\u003e(+2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWin a League Game \u003cstrong\u003e(+1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring a Fully Painted Army *Painted During League \u003cstrong\u003e(+1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay a New Opponent \u003cstrong\u003e(+1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobby Points \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and Paint Infantry\/ Elite\/Heavy Infantry \u003cstrong\u003e(+4) 25mm-50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and Paint Small Monster\/ Light Walker\/Light Vehicles \u003cstrong\u003e(+6) 60-75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and Paint Heavy Walker\/ Large Monster\/ Tanks\u003cstrong\u003e (+8) 80mm-150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild and Paint Super Heavy Walker or Super Heavy Vehicles\u003cstrong\u003e (+16) 160mm-170mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I join the Foundations league?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Entry Fee is 30$, but of your purchase a combat patrol between 06\/01\/2026 and 07\/11\/2026 entry is included in your purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I Report My Games\/ get points for my newly painted models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy. 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