{"product_id":"warhammer-40k-combat-patrol-league-autumn-2026","title":"Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol League Autumn 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mmg-league prose max-w-none\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💥 MMG 40K Combat Patrol League Autumn 2026 💥\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombat Patrol • 5 Rounds • 10 Weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monday 5th October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Combat Patrol League is a fast, flexible way to get more Warhammer 40,000 games in, try out a new faction, or enjoy smaller games alongside your regular 2,000pt battles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombat Patrol uses compact, pre-set armies with their own rules and datasheets, making games quicker to organise and faster to play. It’s accessible for newer players, but this isn’t a beginners-only league — it’s for \u003cstrong\u003eanyone who wants more 40K on the table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use \u003cstrong\u003eany Combat Patrol currently supported in the official Warhammer 40,000 app\u003c\/strong\u003e. Older Combat Patrols that are not yet supported in the app cannot currently be used; we understand additional older Patrols are due to be added in future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🧱 League Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 matches across 10 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 weeks per round to schedule and play your game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Combat Patrol game per round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames are not timed during the league\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget game length is around \u003cstrong\u003e75 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 75-minute target is designed to keep Combat Patrol quick and accessible without putting players under a hard clock during league games. From January 2027, our quarterly Combat Patrol one-day events will use \u003cstrong\u003e75-minute rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Who’s it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40K players who want to fit more games into their week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers wanting to learn or practise with a new faction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone starting a second or third army\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who enjoy shorter, faster games of 40K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer players looking for an accessible route into organised play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📝 What you’ll need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ A Combat Patrol currently supported in the official Warhammer 40,000 app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Access to the current Combat Patrol rules for your force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ A \u003cem\u003eBest Coast Pairings\u003c\/em\u003e account (free to register)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🤝 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mightymelee.uk\/pages\/spirit-of-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSpirit of Play\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt MMG we value \u003cstrong\u003esportsmanship, fair play, and community spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e above all else. By entering, you agree to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay fairly and respectfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp newer players feel welcome and supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep things friendly — even in competitive moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresent our “\u003cstrong\u003eBattle. Bond. Belong.\u003c\/strong\u003e” ethos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📲 How to join\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand over your \u003cstrong\u003e£5\u003c\/strong\u003e, then \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcoastpairings.com\/organization\/022PKK8AY5\" title=\"MMG on BCP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esign up here on Best Coast Pairings\u003c\/a\u003e, and you’re in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin our Discord for league chat and to arrange games: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/tczHbufFsw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMMG Community Discord\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Prizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrophies, glory and the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eMighty Wooden Axe\u003c\/strong\u003e are all up for grabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use any Combat Patrol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can use any Combat Patrol currently supported in the official Warhammer 40,000 app. Older Patrols cannot be used until official app support is added for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre games timed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. League games do not have a hard time limit, but we are aiming for games to take around \u003cstrong\u003e75 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Combat Patrol just for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Combat Patrol is a great starting point for new players, but it’s equally suited to experienced players who want faster games, more 40K, or a chance to learn a new faction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill MMG run Combat Patrol events as well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. From \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e, we’ll be running quarterly one-day Combat Patrol events using 75-minute rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍂 Let the autumn battles begin — and remember, win or lose, you’ll always \u003cstrong\u003eKeep It Mighty!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mighty Melee Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185780363647,"sku":"CP26atm","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/2854\/8121\/files\/40k_league_10801080.png?v=1749718498","url":"https:\/\/mightymelee.uk\/products\/warhammer-40k-combat-patrol-league-autumn-2026","provider":"Mighty Melee Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}