Red Legion added another title to their legacy at the Tampa Bay Open, but this one carried a different edge. The event belonged to a rookie in a shocking change of style to Red Legion, who typically runs the same top five players every event. Thomas Hara, stepping into a veteran lineup known for structure and discipline, did not just fit in, he drove the outcome. He led the entire NXL Tampa Bay Open event in eliminations, consistently breaking open points early and forcing op

The CK Hurricanes are entering a new era under owner John Brinkman, and the early moves suggest he has no interest in easing into it. Brinkman has aggressively aligned the organization with Contract Killer and MacDev, signaling both financial backing and a clear brand identity shift. The Hurricanes are no longer operating quietly as a niche franchise, they are positioning themselves as a top tier presence both on and off the field in the sport of NXL paintball.

For the first time, NXL professional paintball stepped fully into a stadium setting at the Tampa Bay Open, with matches played under the lights inside Raymond James Stadium. Set directly on the turf, the field brought a different energy to the NXL format. The controlled environment amplified every movement, every breakout, every mistake. Players were not just competing, they were performing, framed by the scale and atmosphere typically reserved for major league sports.

Marcello Margott has redefined defensive excellence, capturing his fifth consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award and becoming the first player in the sport’s history to win any major award five times. What was once dominance is now something closer to inevitability. Year after year, Margott has anchored elite defenses with positioning, awareness, and a level of consistency that eliminates volatility from the back line.

The Tampa Bay Open field shifted before a point was even played with the absence of two key names, Ryan Greenspan and Yarber. Greenspan’s absence removed one of the most experienced and composed attackers in the game, a player known for controlling tempo and making high percentage decisions in critical moments. Without him, his team lost both production and a stabilizing presence. Yarber’s absence compounded the issue, stripping away offensive depth and flexibility. In a form

Remembering paintball legend Greg Pauley a short off the cuff article

The Hall of Icons proudly unveils its official list of nominees for the Class of 2025, celebrating the individuals whose passion, skill, and leadership have shaped the competitive landscape of paintball across generations. Each era honors a distinct chapter in the sport’s evolution; from the pioneers who forged its early path, to the superstars who defined its golden age, to the modern athletes carrying its legacy forward.

Paintball Rules need to change if the sport expects to reach new heights

For nearly a decade, the words Team USA Paintball have carried an undeniable weight in paintball. Mention USA and World Championship and the assumption follows; dominance, poise, and a roster with a second line that could contend for gold. This is why what unfolded in Paris, France to end this summer felt almost unthinkable.

We came into 2025 after two straight 2nd places in our division at the previous seasons and deep Sunday runs four years in a row at this event. With high expectations and a supercharged roster we had high hopes and in our Pro Division debut we lost narrowly, once again, on the woods in the semi-finals to Aftershock to finish 5th overall in Pro. Four straight seasons and we have yet to lose a single game on the hyperball field, we just need to make finals and this event will b

The Major League of Paintball is coming to ESPN on August 1st and paintball will be live for the first time on the sports mega-network. Featuring the top four teams from the National Xball League Pro Division, San Diego Dynasty, Edmonton Impact, Red Legion, and Texas PBFit will be featured in a three versus three paintball match to determine the 3v3 World Champion. Here's everything we know;

A short portrait series shot by Quinn Nadu of the team Rico's Raiders at the 2024 Skirmish Paintball Invasion of Normandy Event.

All the winners from the 2025 NXL Paintball Summit Awards, Presented by the Major League of Paintball showcasing the best paintball players in the world, the best media members, and best paintball fields.

This sport was built on heart, on grit, on shared effort. For years, it didn’t matter who you were; race, gender, background, beliefs; if you showed up, you belonged. It was raw, weird, sometimes immature. But it was ours. All equalized by the paintball marker in your hand, and a story defined by what you did with it.

Philadelphia Iconic, the factory team of Iconic Paintball entered into the first ICPL event of the year with a trimmed roster to fit the "no pros in amateur" rule changes from recent years. Headlined by former pro legends like Nicky Cuba and Carl Markowski along with our arsenal of local divisional talent, we went into the event with high expectations.

No matter where Markus was, he always seemed to end up with the de facto role as life of the party. 

Our look at the 50 Greatest Paintball Players of All-Time analyzes each player's career and determines why they belong on the list. There was a criteria that was used when I set out to build this list and many pro players, coaches, and legends of the game were consulted.

It’s been five years since Tim Montressor died. I still don’t know how to talk about it without my throat tightening up a little bit. Five years since the phone calls and text threads went quiet; since the field lost one of its loudest voices and kindest hearts. 

Paintball’s biggest night is back and bigger than ever! The 2025 MLPB NXL Summit Awards, hosted by the Major League of Paintball and Iconic

The World Cup of Paintball, held annually in Florida, is the pinnacle event of the competitive paintball calendar. It brings together the be