The Arena

06/08/2025

❗️HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT❗️

We are extremely excited to announce that, in collaboration with we are launching our first Warhammer 40K League!!

The format that has been developed by LXT is fantastic! You can find more info on the arena website. Link in Bio.

Spaces are limited so get one quick!

Starts this October!

Cost: £30 (This goes towards prizing. There are 4 trophies total and multiple entry gifts for every player. Non Arena members will still need to pay the £5 table fee for each game at the venue)

04/08/2025

Another successful 40K tournament at The Arena! The Summer Cup! 30 players battled it out for this epic Necron Head trophy! We’re already excited for the next one!!

If you’re interested in hosting a tabletop gaming tournament of any kind at our venue, please get in touch for details!

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13/07/2025

❗️Tickets are on Sale Now for our next MESBG Tournament!

This is a 500 point GBHL90! And yes Legacies are allowed 🙌

Grab your tickets here:

https://www.thearenatabletop.com/event-details/the-arena-mesbg-winter-open-2025-gbhl90

04/07/2025

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10/06/2025

Our recent sold out MESBG tournament was so much fun! Dates are already being discussed for the next one!

If you would like to run an event at The Arena, get in touch 😁

09/06/2025

💥 Join us for our Star Wars: Shatterpoint Tournament
📅 Date: Saturday, August 9th
📍 Location: The Arena, Newport
🕑 Start Time: 9:30am
🎟️ Entry Fee: £20
🏆 Prizes for top players, best painted, and more!
Whether you're a hardened veteran of the Clone Wars or just unlocking your Force potential, this is your chance to command iconic heroes and villains in fast-paced, cinematic skirmishes.
💬 Spots are limited, so secure your place now!
👉 Sign up at: https://www.thearenatabletop.com/event-details/the-galactic-trials-star-wars-shatterpoint-showdown-event

Event details on the website! This tournament is suitable for all players, experienced and new alike!
Will you bring balance to the Force… or plunge the galaxy into darkness?

04/06/2025

‼️Available Now! 😍 Book on quick!

03/06/2025

First MESBG tournament at The Arena ✅

Another sell out event. Huge congrats to our winners:

🥇Jamie Wiggans - Lurtzs Scouts
🥈Ryan Beattie - Breaking of the Fellowship
🥉Mike Arnold - Rivendell

Best Painted: Lucy Hernandez
Most Sporting: Paul Deeks

Tickets for the next event will be announced soon!!

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20/05/2025

🍾 OPENING DAY! 🥳

A HUGE thank you to all those that came to our opening day and made it such a huge success!

A special thanks to those that provided demo tables for the day! Everyone was fantastic!

If you’d like to play at The Arena, you can grab a membership or pay £5 on arrival. Just book a table to play or paint, on our website now! You can also keep an eye out for any future events/tournaments!

*Evening sessions must be booked with at least 48 hours notice!

See you in The Arena ⚔️🛡️🏹

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19/05/2025

💥WE ARE OPEN!💥

Now that we are officially open (thanks to all those that made open day such a success!!) We have been getting a lot of people ask:

🙋‍♂️HOW DO I BOOK?

The Arena is a booking only venue. While we are open during the times listed here, we will not be opening in the evenings if there are no bookings. Because of this, ALL BOOKINGS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

You can book a table via our website. Or just message us if you find that easier.

🙋‍♂️WHAT DOES IT COST?

Tables are free for members (don't forget to bring your membership card!) or its £5 per person, paid on arrival.

🙋‍♂️WHAT IS AVAILABLE?

We have 19 tables available for wargaming. Enough UKTC terrain for every table for games of 40k. Tonnes of fantasy/MESBG Terrain, Star Wars Terrain and more.

We have gaming mats of various sizes available.

Painting/hobby areas with a pallet board, water pots and magnifier lights available.

If you have any more questions, feel free to drop us a message.

Book Here 👇
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14/05/2025

🤩OPENING THIS SATURDAY!

Join us to celebrate the opening of the newest tabletop gaming centre in South Wales!

Feel free to bring your friends and armies and have a game! Or bring some models and paints and use one of our hobby stations!

Let’s all share our love for the hobby this Saturday! Open from midday! See you there!

12/05/2025

First 40K tournament at The Arena ✅

What a fantastic day. Great games, great vibes. Massive well done to for organising such a great event. And congratulations to for taking 1st place 🥇 👏

Our opening day is this Saturday! From midday. Come on down 🙌