Asgard Wargames
Dedicated wargames shop on Gilkes Street stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Blood Bowl, Necromunda, The Old World and other Games Workshop ranges, plus Dropzone Commander. Open until 10pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
5 venues
Forbidden Planet Middlesbrough
Pop culture shop in the Cleveland Centre selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables, Gunpla and Pokémon cards. Open seven days.
Gates of Cerberus
Tabletop gaming cafe near Middlesbrough station serving homemade food and drinks, with bookable themed TTRPG rooms upstairs. Runs card game nights most evenings plus a Friday board game social.
7 regular events
Rising Phoenix Games
Middlesbrough game shop on Borough Road with a busy weekly Magic schedule including Modern, Commander and learn to play sessions, plus weekly D&D. Also stocks Pokémon, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Warhammer.
7 regular events
Warhammer Middlesbrough
Official Warhammer store in the Dundas Shopping Centre with gaming tables, selling the full Games Workshop range. Open late until 19:00 on Thursdays and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 14:00 Every Wednesday
Learn to play Multiplayer
Rising Phoenix Games, Middlesbrough. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 18:30 Shown on Thursdays 1, 8 and 15 October 2026; the Thursday slot appears to rotate with Star Wars Unlimited, check the calendar
From 18:30 Shown on Thursdays 22 and 29 October and 5 November 2026; the Thursday slot appears to rotate with One Piece, check the calendar
Star Wars Unlimited
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Star Wars Unlimited night
Star Wars: Unlimited
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Friday
From 16:00 Every Friday
Magic Academy: Learn to Play
Rising Phoenix Games, Middlesbrough. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Friday
Board Game Socials Night
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Open board game night
Board games Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 18:00 Every Saturday
From 18:00 Every Saturday
Pre Con League
Gates of Cerberus, Middlesbrough. Commander precon league
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Sunday
From 15:00 Every Sunday
From 16:00 Every Sunday