Welcome to the 2026 NXL Midwest Open

Cincinnati, Ohio | June 25th – 28th, 2026

Registration Opens Tuesday, May 5th

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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

• 5v5 : Division 3, 4, 5, Women's Amateur & Youth

• 3v3 : Amateur, Intermediate, Novice, WNXL & Youth

• 3v3 X-Ball : Pro & Amateur

• Classic 5v5 : Open

• Classic 7v7 : Open

• 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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