Kick off the 2026 paintball season with the National XBall League’s first event of the year as the Tampa Bay Open returns to the iconic Raymond James Stadium. Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this legendary venue once again opens its gates to the world of paintball, setting the stage for an unforgettable week of elite competition, high-energy action, and celebration.​
The 2026 Tampa Bay Open also marks a major milestone as we celebrate five years of the WNXL, highlighting the continued growth and impact of women’s paintball at the highest level. Adding to the excitement, the Summit Awards will take place inside Raymond James Stadium on Thursday, March 19, honoring the athletes, teams, and contributors who continue to shape the sport.
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Teams will compete across a variety of different NXL playing formats :
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XBall : Pro, WNXL Women's 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 XBall : Pro & Amateur
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Classic 5v5 : Open
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Classic 7v7 : Open
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10v10 : Amateur​
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IN THE STADIUM. UNDER THE LIGHTS.
We're kicking the season off with a historic stadium takeover you wont want to miss. Join us March 19th inside Raymond James Stadium for Pro NXL & WNXL games, the 2026 Summit Awards, and more all for FREE!
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PRO 3V3 XBALL TOURNAMENT
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SUMMIT AWARDS
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PRO WNXL GAMES: The Heroines vs. New Jersey High Rollers & Femmes Fatale vs. Dallas Vibe
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PRO NXL GAMES: PaintballFit vs Seattle Uprising, Red Legion vs Tampa Bay Damage, San Antionio X-Factor vs. Houston Heat & Edmonton Impact vs. TonTons
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AND MORE
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2026 Tampa Bay Open
Prize Packages
Win your Entry to World Cup!
Division | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
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Pro XBall | $15,000 Cash | $5,000 Cash | Trophies and Medals |
WNXL Pro XBall | $2,500 Cash | $1,000 Cash | $500 Cash |
Semi-Pro XBall | $4,000 Cash + $3,300 Entry Credit | $2,000 Cash + $2,000 Entry Credit | Trophies and Medals |
D2 XBall | $3,500 Cash + $3,300 Entry Credit | $2,000 Cash + $1,650 Entry Credit | $1,650 Entry Credit |
D3 XBall | $3,000 Cash + $3,000 Entry Credit | $1,500 Cash + $1,500 Entry Credit | $1,500 Entry Credit |
D4 XBall | $2,500 Cash + $3,000 Entry Credit | $1,000 Cash + $1,500 Entry Credit | $1,500 Entry Credit |
D5 XBall | $3,000 Entry Credit | $1,250 Entry Credit | $625 Entry Credit |
D3 5v5 | $2,000 Cash + $1,200 Entry Credit | $1,000 Cash + $600 Entry Credit | $600 Entry Credit |
D4 5v5 | $1,500 Cash + $1,200 Entry Credit | $500 Cash + $600 Entry Credit | 4600 Entry Credit |
D5 5v5 | $1,200 Entry Credit | $250 Entry Credit | Trophies and Medals |
WNXL Amateur 5v5 | $1,150 Cash + $1,150 Entry Credit | $525 Entry Credit | Trophies and Medals |
Youth 5v5 | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals |
Amateur (D3) 3v3 | $500 Cash + $375 Entry Credit | $250 Cash | Trophies and Medals |
Intermediate (D4) 3v3 | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals |
Novice (D5) 3v3 | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals |
WNXL 3v3 | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals |
Youth 3v3 | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals | Trophies and Medals |
Open Classic 5v5 | $1,000 Cash + $900 Entry Credit | $250 Entry Credit | Trophies and Medals |
Open Classic 7v7 | $1,250 Cash + $1,100 Entry Credit | $500 Entry Credit | Trophies and Medals |
Amateur 10v10 | $2,000 Cash + $1,700 Entry Credit | $750 Entry Credit | $250 Entry Credit |