FLG Events: Bay Area Open

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Event Overview

The Bay Area Open is Frontline Gaming's longest running legacy event and where it all started many moons ago.

Come join us in celebrating 15 years of serving the community while participating in 40k, The Old World, and Blood Bowl tournaments.

With the BAO being part of Kublacon, every ticket purchase includes a 4 day Kublacon Convention Badge (valued at $90!)

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Live Streaming

Streaming Warhammer 40k Champs live from the Bay Area Open. Follow along with what's happening on the tabletop at this amazing event.

The Belt of Russ

Who will be the next name on the Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson Memorial Belt? Last year it was Junior Aflleje, from Team Zero Comp.

The Army Painter

Attendees can look forward to hands-on Army Painter demos and product testing. To help spread the hobby excitement, we’re sending Phil, The Glacial Geek to share his passion for wargaming and painting!'

News & Info

Every attendee will receive an event exclusive, collectible challenge item. This years pin (replacing the coins) will be handed out by the TO's.

Stay tuned for more information about the FLG Anniversary party happening after-hours on Saturday night. Get your free ticket to ensure a spot as space is limited.

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The friendly faces you'll see at this event..

Games

Warhammer 40k Champs

2 day, 6 round tournament
Premium Value Tickets
GW Golden Ticket eligible
Hobby Skills paint competition
FLG awards & prizes
ITC points
Tournament Organizer:
FLG Head Judge, Adam Solis

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Blood Bowl - Bay Area Bash

2 day, 6 round tournament
Premium Value Ticket
FLG awards & prizes
NAF event
Tournament Organizer:
Russell Castronovo

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Warhammer The Old World

2 day, 5 round tournament
Premium Value Ticket
Hobby Skills paint competition
FLG awards & prizes
Tournament Organizer:
Andy Garcia

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Venue

The Bay Area Open is held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 1177 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010, from May 24-25, 2025.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served at the West Bay Bar & Restaurant. Additional concessions are available next to the hotel's front desk.

An exclusive discounted hotel room block is provided by the venue!

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Travel

For those flying in, the closest airport is SFO which Crowne Plaza Hotel has a free shuttle to and from the airport.

Kublacon also provides a free shuttle bus which goes back and forth between hotels. The final shuttle schedule will be available at the hotels' front desk.

Event Registration

Once you purchase your desired ticket and receive an e-mail confirmation, you will be registered for this event. Many games and tournament organizers (TO’s) use Best Coast Pairings (aka BCP) to run events and will e-mail you a unique access code to add yourself to the player roster. Codes and further instructions are expected to be sent out a few weeks prior to the event date, if applicable.

Always refer to your player packet for specific or unique instructions beyond purchasing your ticket.

In-person check-in is not required at this event. The FLG Events registration desk is where you pick up any merch orders and event exclusive swag that’s included with your ticket.

Visitors are welcome to come in and spectate at no cost. We always ask to be respectful of our players who are competing on the table-tops.

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