Kick off the 2025 paintball season with the National Xball League’s first major event of the year, taking place at the iconic Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida, from March 7-9, 2025. Home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this legendary venue is opening its gates once again to the thrilling world of paintball, promising an unforgettable weekend of action-packed competition, camaraderie, and entertainment. The player party and industry awards show will take place Sunday evening at 1920 Ybor in Tampa's historic Ybor City!
The trade show will start Thursday, but games do not begin until Friday. Games run all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! The biggest names in paintball will be present on-site and featuring their latest products as part of our large event trade show! The NXL beer garden and family-friendly concessions will be set up within the free trade show throughout the event. All major credit cards, as well as cash, are accepted at the event.
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!). Those wanting to sit in the Pro Field Grandstands and cheer on the best players in the world will be able to purchase tickets from this site or in person at the event for as low as $10 - $15 per day/$30 for three days (adult) and $5 per day/$15 for three days (child). VIP seating and reserved parking options are also available.
Please print your ticket(s) and bring them to the NXL Booth for a wristband. If you purchased a parking pass, please show the parking attendant your printed ticket and leave it facing up on your car's dashboard.
*The following event timeline is subject to change based on the final team count**
Thursday, March 6, 2025:
Registration: 9 AM - 5 PM
Trade Show Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
Team Practices from 9 AM - 5 PM
Site Closes: 6:30 PM
Friday and Saturday, March 7 & 8, 2025:
Registration: 5:30 AM - 6 PM
First Games: 7 AM Divisional, 7:20 AM Pro
Trade Show Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM
VIP Hours: 8 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday, March 9, 2025:
Registration: 6:30 AM until End of Games
First Games: 8:00 AM for some divisions, 8 AM Pro
Trade Show Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
VIP Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
Games Finish: 5 PM with Awards Ceremony immediately following
2025 Summit Awards, Hall of Icon Induction, Players Party @ 1920 Ybor!
1920 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Doors open at 7 pm Sunday, March 9th
Show running from 8 PM – 11 PM
Over 21 Only
Cash Bar
Please email [email protected] with any questions or visit www.nxlpaintball.com for more event information!