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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Classic 5v5 : Open
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Classic 7v7 : Open
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10v10 : Amateur​
Event Timeline
Thursday, September 17th
Practice Sessions
Tech Workshop (more information coming soon!)
Coaches Show Clinic (more information coming soon!)
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
​Lone Star Open
Event T-Shirt Design Contest
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Think you’ve got the next iconic Lone Star Open event shirt?
Now’s your chance to make it official.
We’re inviting artists, designers, and paintball fans to submit their original designs for the official Lone Star Open event t-shirt. The winning design will be featured on the event shirt and worn by players and fans throughout the tournament.
How to Enter
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Download the official design template and event logo.
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Create your design using the template provided.
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Complete the submission form.
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Upload your design as a vector file (AI, EPS, or SVG format) along with your completed submission form. T-shirts will be printed using sublimation.
Submission Requirements
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Designs must be original and created specifically for the Lone Star Open.
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Designs must include the official and unedited 2026 Lone Star Open Logo.
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All artwork must be submitted as a vector file.
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Designs should fit on the official template provided.
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A completed submission form is required with every entry.
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Prize Package
The winning designer will receive:
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Their design appearing on the official 2026 Lone Star Open T-Shirt.
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One (1) 3-Day VIP Parking Pass (Value: $100)
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Two (2) 3-Day CLUB VIP Viewing Passes for the Pro Field (Value: $150)
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One (1) Official Lone Star Open Event T-Shirt featuring their winning design (Value: $40)
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One (1) 3v3 entry fee for Sunday, September 20th in the division of their choice.
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Deadline
All submissions must be received by July 31. Late entries will not be considered.
We can’t wait to see your creativity and crown the next official Lone Star Open event t-shirt design!
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