# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Welsh Open 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: SATURDAY 4TH & SUNDAY 5TH of JULY 2026

Welcome to the X-Wing Welsh Open Tournament 2026!

After a very successful debut in 2023, the Welsh Open is back for it's third year in 2025 as a large-scale premier level 2 day X-Wing event!

The main event will have 5 rounds of swiss on day 1 followed by a top cut elimination on day 2. For those who do not make it into the cut there will be a 4 round side event on day 2.

As part of the XWA's second Organised Play season, the tournament will run using the latest X-Wing Alliance rules which can be found on the website - https://www.xwing.life/

Tickets can be booked by commenting on the pinned post in the discussion section of this event page.

Schedule
Day 1:
Registration - 9:00
Round 1 starts - 09:45
Lunch after round 2
Round 5 ends by around 19:00

Day 2:
Arrive by - 9:00
Top Cut round 1 - 09:45
Lunch break after round 2
Final ends by - 17:00

A day 2 side event schedule will run concurrently with the cut through 4 rounds of swiss.
Updated information will be posted to the Facebook event page as and when it becomes available. This will include links to hotels (for those travelling), rules clarifications (before the event), prize information and more. Head to the discussion section for more info.

This year the Welsh Open is being held at a new venue - The Arena in Newport - https://www.thearenatabletop.com/

The gaming venue is available to players on Friday from 4pm for practice. Table space will need to be paid for, details will follow on the Facebook event page.

The link to sign up to the online tournament software will be posted on the Facebook event page closer to the time of the event, please follow the page for all info.

Prize Support:
As always, we plan to be as generous as we can with our prizing and we guarantee that everyone will leave with something. There will be a trophy for the winner plus other prizes throughout the competition including templates, tokens, alt arts and whatever else we can think of. We will also have various spot prizes across the weekend. We expect that the event will again be an XWA System Open level event but with the next OP season still in the planning stage, further details will follow when available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newport/the-welsh-open-2026/200029251478332
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, gaming, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029251478332?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newport-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newport
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Arena, Newport
- **lat**: 51.574617136932
- **long**: -2.9668579081036
- **full address**: The Arena, Newport, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Welsh Open 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/313a1ed18b3918a3e8d214eba19f3ff738e2d0866afd4abd533be384a3bcdb6f-rimg-w820-h428-dc000000-gmir?v=1783045058

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Welsh Open 2026 being held?
  - **A:** The Welsh Open 2026 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Arena, Newport, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Welsh Open 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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