Welcome to the 2026 NXL Lone Star Open
Garland, Texas | September 17th – 20th, 2026
Registration Opens Tuesday, June 30th
Practice Registration Opens Thursday, August 13th
Registration Closes Tuesday, September 8th
Layout Releases Wednesday, September 9th
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The National X-ball League is heading deep into the heart of Texas! Get ready for the fourth major event of the 2026 season as the world’s premier paintball league takes over Garland, Texas, for the NXL Lone Star Open, September 17th–20th.
With the season entering its final stretch, every point matters more than ever. Championship races are tightening, rivalries are heating up, and the best professional and divisional teams from around the world are ready to battle it out on the fields. Whether you’re chasing a podium finish or cheering from the sidelines as a dedicated fan, the Lone Star Open is set to deliver another unforgettable weekend of paintball action.
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Teams will compete across a variety of different NXL playing formats :
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X-Ball : Pro, Semi-Pro & Division 2-5
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5v5 : Division 3, 4, 5, Women's Amateur & Youth
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3v3 : Amateur, Intermediate, Novice, WNXL & Youth
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3v3 X-Ball : Pro & Amateur
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Classic 5v5 : Open
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Classic 7v7 : Open
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10v10 : Amateur​
Event Timeline
Thursday, September 17th
Practice Sessions
3v3 X-Ball Tournaments - Pro and Amateur
Registration
Tradeshow
Friday, September 18th - Sunday, September 20th
Registration
Tradeshow
Pro Games
VIP & Grandstands Open on Pro Field
Divisional Games
Classic 5v5 & 7v7
Amateur 10v10​​
Event Address:
Audubon Sports Park
720 W. Oates Road Garland, TX 75040