Warhammer 40K League NZ: Inside Game Roost’s SHOGUN CUP & How to Join

Warhammer 40K League NZ: Inside Game Roost’s SHOGUN CUPIf you’re looking for where to play Warhammer 40K in Auckland New Zealand, want to meet other players, or are ready to test your army in a structured competitive environment — welcome to SHOGUN CUP, Game Roost’s annual Warhammer 40K League in Auckland NZ.

Hosted at Game Roost in Auckland’s North Shore, SHOGUN CUP is a year-long Warhammer 40K league designed to grow skills, build community, and crown one ultimate champion.

What Is SHOGUN CUP?

SHOGUN CUP is Game Roost’s flagship Warhammer 40K league, running across three seasons per year, with escalating points levels and cumulative battle scores.

It’s built for:

  • New and experienced Warhammer 40K players

  • Players looking for structured league play in NZ

  • Anyone searching for a welcoming Warhammer community in Auckland

  • At the end of the year, only the strongest commanders remain…

 

How the League Works

  • 3 Seasons per year

  • Each season runs 10–14 weeks

  • 5 games per season, scheduled flexibly

  • Army sizes increase each season

  • Battle points carry over across all seasons

After all three seasons conclude, the top 8 players qualify for the Ultimate Shogun Cup — a 2-day, single-elimination, invite-only Warhammer 40K showdown.

SHOGUN CUP – Season Structure

Season 1: January – April
🔹 1,000 points

Season 2: April – July
🔹 1,500 points

Season 3: August – November
🔹 2,000 points

Ultimate Shogun Cup:
Late November – Early December: Top 8 players across all three seasons


Why Join a Warhammer 40K League at Game Roost?

PLAY – Guaranteed league games in a competitive but friendly setting
MEET – Connect with Auckland’s growing Warhammer community
LEVEL UP – Learn new tactics, matchups, and army strategies
WIN – Compete for prizes, trophies, and seasonal honours
GLORY – Earn a place on the Bushido Wall of Legends at Game Roost

Whether you play Space Marines, Aeldari, Necrons, Chaos, or Astra Militarum — this is where NZ Warhammer players sharpen their edge.

 

Looking Back: SHOGUN CUP 2025 Results

After 5 rounds across 15 weeks, the final season (3) of SHOGUN CUP 2025 concluded with incredible games and sportsmanship.

  • 🥇 Charlie Kang (Grey Knights)
    Undefeated, finishing with 416 points

  • 🥈 Luke Paruman (Astra Militarum)
    Second place by a single point, with only one loss

  • 🥉 Tim Ho (Chaos Knights)
    Securing bronze with a strong showing

 

The Ultimate Shogun – 2025

After 3 seasons, 40 weeks, and 18 games, we have our Top 8 Warhammer 40K players...

PRESENTING OUR TOP 8 SHOGUN FINALISTS....

Top 8 game was Luke's Astra Militarum vs Clive's Dark Angels, Charlie's Necrons vs Alexis' Orks, James' Aeldari vs Joel's Blood Angels and Ben's Aleldari vs Ronin's Thousand Sons.

As Round 1 ended, and because it's a single elimination, Luke, Charlie, James and Ronin claimed victory to move on to the Top 4 game.

This time it was Luke vs Charlie and James vs Ronin.

The Immortals proved too powerful as the Necrons defeated the Guard, 80-66 as the Aeldari also defeated the Thousand Sons, 85-56.

And so there were 2. Congratulations Charlie and James!

TOP 2 CONTENDERS

Charlie and his Necrons emerged victorious, earning the title of Ultimate Shogun’s Favoured.

Massive respect to James (Aeldari) for a hard-fought final

And Luke (thanks for stepping in, Jesse! 😁) taking 3rd place and Best General for most Victory Points across the year!

 

🏯 SHOGUN CUP 2026:

Season 1 Registrations Now Open

If you’re searching for:

  • Warhammer 40K leagues in Auckland NZ

  • Where to play Warhammer in Auckland

  • A Warhammer community near you

This is your sign.

👉 Read more and secure your spot HERE

Game Roost is proud to be a home for Warhammer 40K players in New Zealand — from first dice roll to legendary victories.


Back to blog