Welcome to the 2026 NXL Midwest Open
Cincinnati, Ohio | June 25th – 28th, 2026
Registration Opens Tuesday, May 5th
Practice Registration Opens Thursday, May 21st
Registration Closes Tuesday, June 16th
Layout Releases Wednesday, June 17th
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The National X-ball League is heading back to the Queen City! Get ready for the third major event of the 2026 season as the world's premier paintball league heads to Cincinnati, Ohio, for the NXL Midwest Open.
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As we hit the crucial midway point of the season, the stakes have never been higher. Season series points are on the line, rivalries are reaching a boiling point, and the best professional and divisional teams from across the globe are ready to leave it all out on the fields. Whether you are a seasoned competitor chasing a podium finish, or a die-hard fan ready to cheer on your favorite pro teams, the Midwest Open is the place to be.​
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Teams will compete across a variety of different NXL playing formats :
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X-Ball : Pro, WNXL 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, June 25th
Practice Sessions
3v3 X-Ball Tournaments - Pro, WNXL and Amateur
Registration
Tradeshow
Friday, June 26th - Sunday, June 28th
Registration
Tradeshow
Pro Games
VIP & Grandstands Open on Pro Field
Divisional Games
Classic 5v5 & 7v7
Amateur 10v10
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Event Address:
Joyce Park
101 Joe Nuxhall Way
Hamilton, OH 45014
Event Ticket Sales​​​
​As with all NXL events, spectators are welcome to enjoy the trade show and watch the divisional games free of charge (even parking is free!). CLUB & VIP seating along with reserved parking options are also available. The NXL beer garden and family-friendly concessions will also be set up within the free trade show throughout the event. All major credit cards, as well as cash, are accepted at the event.
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VIP Seating
A special VIP section will be set up along the pro field where VIP ticket holders can bring in their drinks and treats to enjoy while watching the Pro games from the comfort of tabled seating under a tented section along the Pro field. Ticket holders will also have in and out access to grandstand seating. NXL staff will be selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the VIP beginning at 10am daily.
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Friday VIP Pass - $45 | Saturday VIP Pass - $45 | Sunday VIP Pass $50
3 Day VIP Pass - $115
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Club VIP Seating
A special VIP section will be set up along the pro field where VIP ticket holders can bring in their drinks and treats to enjoy while watching the Pro games from the comfort of tabled seating under a tented section along the Pro field. Ticket holders will also have in and out access to grandstand seating. NXL staff will be selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the VIP beginning at 10am daily.
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Friday VIP Pass - $60 | Saturday VIP Pass - $60 | Sunday VIP Pass $60
3 Day VIP Pass - $115
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VIP Parking
While general parking is free at all NXL events, there is a VIP parking lot where you can park near the trade show entrance every day of the event!
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Friday VIP Parking - $40 | Saturday VIP Pass - $40 | Sunday VIP Pass $40
3 Day VIP Pass - $100