NXL STADIUM TAKEOVER
MARCH 19TH | 8AM-10PM
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA
Be part of history as a full day of paintball takes over Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers — played on the field and under the lights.
Join us in the NXL Fan Zone for a full schedule of NXL & WNXL Pro action plus the 2026 NXL Summit Awards Show, honoring last season’s top players.
The day begins with the Pro X-Ball 3v3 Series, where 24 teams across two conferences battle to crown East and West champions.
WNXL X-Ball 3v3 and Amateur X-Ball 3v3 finals will also be played inside the stadium.
At 5:45 PM, the Major League Paintball Summit Awards recognize the fan-voted standouts and media contributors from the 2025 season.
Then at 7:00 PM, the Tampa Bay Open officially kicks off as Pro and WNXL Pro 5v5 preliminary matches light up the field.
Home Team and 2025 World Cup Champions Tampa Bay Damage take on Florida-based Red Legion to start the night of Pro Paintball under the lights.
Fans can watch from the Fan Zone with entertainment and giveaways throughout the day, while the concourse offers concessions and a nonstop party atmosphere celebrating this one-of-a-kind event.
TICKETS
Fans of all ages can attend the NXL Stadium Takeover for FREE!
Visit the following link get your tickets now!
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STADIUM TAKEOVER SCHEDULE
Join us for all day action as we take over the stadium from
8AM to 10PM!
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Major League Paintball 3v3 X-Ball Tournaments
8:00 AM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball East Conference Prelims
11:15 AM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball East Conference Semifinals
12:15 PM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball East Conference Finals
1:00 PM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball West Conference Prelims
4:00 PM ET - WNXL 3v3 X-Ball Semifinals
4:30 PM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball West Conference Semifinals
5:00 PM ET - WNXL 3v3 X-Ball & Amateur 3v3 X-Ball Finals
5:30 PM ET - Pro 3v3 X-Ball West Conference Finals
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Major League Paintball 2026 Summit Awards
5:45 PM ET - Live Awards Show & Hall of Icon Induction
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NXL Tampa Bay Open Season Kick Off Marquee games
Pro and WNXL 5v5 X-Ball
7:00 PM ET - Tampa Bay Damage vs. Red Legion & Edmonton Impact vs. TonTon Arsenal
8:00 PM ET - San Antonio X-Factor vs. Houston Heat & Femmes Fatale vs. Dallas Vibe
9:00 PM ET - Paintball FIT vs. Seattle Uprising & The Heroines vs. New Jersey High Rollers​
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SUMMIT AWARDS SHOW & HALL OF ICON INDUCTION
Join us as we celebrate the fan-voted NXL & WNXL player standouts and media contributors from the 2025 season.
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Award Show begins at 5:45PM ET and will be held on the field inside Raymond James Stadium on March 19th.
Can't make the show? watch LIVE at youtube.com/@majorleaguepaintball and MLPBplus.com
To view all the nominees, visit majoreleaguepaintball.com/2026-summit-awards
STADIUM TAKEOVER FAN ZONE
Fans can enjoy a full lineup of activities and concessions in the Fan Zone, located near the iconic Pirate Ship at Buccaneers Cove.
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Experience live music, great food and drinks, official merchandise, and special giveaways throughout the day.
ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
For more information on in stadium and event advertisement opportunties, please email amanda@majorleaguepb.com
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For more information on getting your company's advertisement on our live webcasts please email bkipaintball@gmail.com ​
STADIUM VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking​
Parking for the Stadium Takeover is available in the designated event lot located off Hines Avenue. From the parking area, proceed through the event trade show and continue across Tom McEwen Blvd towards Gate C to access the stadium. Please visit raymondjamesstadium.com/parking-transportation for more parking information.
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Stadium Entrance
Fans will enter the stadium at the Suzuki Marine Gate C. Please follow all staff instructions and have tickets ready. All fans entering the stadium will be subject to a metal detection screening for prohibited items.
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No Bag Policy
A No Bag policy is in effect for all events at Raymond James Stadium. Guests are only permitted to bring in one clutch purse no larger than 4.5” by 6.5”. Please return all other bags to your vehicles or take advantage of the storage lockers available for rent on Tom McEwen Blvd, south of Gate Suzuki Marine. Bags larger than 4.5” by 6.5”, regardless if they are clear, will not be permitted into the stadium.
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Prohibited Items
Any outside food and drink is prohibited. Paintball markers and gear bags will not be permitted for athletes not playing inside the stadium.
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For more information and maps of the stadium, please visit raymondjamesstadium.com/visitrjs
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Questions about the event? Email info@majorleaguepb.com