The 2026 Heroscape Store Championship is a Premier Level event where Heroscape players compete to determine who will be crowned Store Champion. The winner earns an invitation to Day Two of the 2026 Heroscape World Championship at Gen Con.
- Store Championship Events must take place between April 24, 2026 through June 28, 2026, and they must be hosted on the Battle Network.
- Locations: Hosted at Heroscape Battle Network-approved game stores worldwide.
- Store Applications: Heroscape Battle Network organizers can apply to host a Store Championship. Read below for application instructions.
Timeline
- Application Window: January 12 - March 9, 2026
- OP Kits Arriving to Renegade then Carde: March 9 - March 23, 2026
- OP Kits Available to Order on the Battle Network for Approved Stores: March 1 - June 19, 2026
- OP Kits Shipping to Stores: March 23 - June 19, 2026
- Event Window: April 24 – June 28, 2026
- Store Championship Winner & Email list to Renegade:
- May List - June 5, 2026
- June List - July 6, 2026
- Winners Notifies to Apply for Gen Con Event by Renegade
- May List - June 8, 2026
- June List - July 9, 2026
Also included is one (1) Crimson Widow on a Silver Stamped Base, and one (1) set of purple Einar Themed Order Markers for the judge or organizer of the event.
Tournament Format & Map Pool
- Store Championship events should be run as a Swiss Tournament.
- Find tips on how to run a Swiss Tournament here.
- Store Championship events must be run in Contemporary format.
- Any of the maps found in the Heroscape Organized Play Map Pool may be used in Store Championship events.
- NOTE: Tournament Organizers are NOT required to use the suggested scenarios or glyphs on any particular maps. Scenarios and glyphs may be selected at the Tournament Organizer's discretion.
FAQ
Q: Is a store limited to running a single store championship during this period?
A: Yes.
Q: Will there be a max number of store championships?
A: We will approve 200 Store Championship events globally.
Q: A Battle Network account is required to order the kits. Does the event need to be run on Battle Network?
A: Yes.
Q: As a player, what should I do at this stage?
A: Encourage your store to apply to run a Store Championship event! Then once they post their event date, you can sign up on your end.
Q: I'm a store/organizer. What does the Store Championship kit cost?
A: The Store Championship kit costs $80. Instructions on how to order will come to approved stores in April.
Q: I'm a store/organizer. What does the Store Championship kit contain?
A: 25 participation prizes as well as prizing for 1st - 8th place.
Stores & Organizers: How to Apply
Any game store in good standing with the Heroscape Battle Network is eligible to host.
Don't have a Battle Network Account? Learn how to sign up here!
Applications are required to prevent scheduling conflicts, ensuring nearby events don't compete for local players on the same day.