A NEW Woodsball Competition for 2025?!
Introducing the National Woodsball Championship — The Comeback of UK Woodland Paintball
Competitive woodsball is back.
With the end of the UK Woodland Masters (UKWM) leaving a void in the heart of British paintball. Aside from the amazing ECPL 10-man throwdowns throughout the year, the woodland scene has been quietly fading—especially for newcomers. Ten-man formats, while thrilling, simply aren’t an easy entry point. They require numbers, gear, and experience—three things a lot of new players just don’t have yet.
That ends now.
The National Woodsball Championship is here to revive and reimagine UK woodsball for a new generation. This is a cup tournament series built with purpose: to welcome new players, fire up veterans, and reignite the spirit of competitive play in the woods. Whether you're brand new to the game, a casual weekend baller, or a seasoned team looking for serious competition—this is your call to arms.
🏆 A Championship With a Mission
This isn’t just another series of games. The National Woodsball Championships (NWC) is a movement—with accessible, structured cup competitions designed to complete the player journey. From renter to rookie, from casual to committed, this is the path forward for UK paintball. The NWC is not a series where teams are locked in to play for a position decided at the final competition, each NWC event is a stand alone cup event where winner takes all on the day.
We’re tired of hearing that “paintball is dead.” It’s not. The issue isn’t the passion—it’s the lack of opportunity, support and collaborative work. The NWC offers that opportunity, providing the stepping stones players need to get involved, stay involved, and level up.
🔫 The Formats — Something for Everyone
All 3 brackets (3 man rookie, 3 man open and 6 man pro) will be running at all 3 NWC events for 2025
3-Man Rookie Bracket — £195 per team
Perfect for new players with zero kit required. All markers and masks are provided (Planet Eclipse EMEK markers), and each team receives 6000 paintballs to compete in a fixed-paint format.
- Round-robin play
- Top 4 teams face off in play-offs
- Extra 1000 paintballs for play-off teams
- Trophies for 1st-3rd place
- Winner earns free entry into a future Rookie or Open event
- Event paint only
- No gear? No problem. This is the perfect start.
3-Man Open Bracket — £195 per team
For those with their own kit, looking for competition without the pressure of a full squad.
- Includes 3 cases of paint (more available to purchase on the day)
- Round-robin format, top 4 go into play-offs
- Limited paint per game: 1 hopper + 2 pods per player
- Trophies for 1st-3rd
- A great mid-tier battleground for emerging teams.
6-Man Pro Bracket — £360 per team
The flagship format for experienced squads.
- Bring Your Own paint
- Paint also available to purchase onsite
- Round-robin format
- Strict paint cap: 1 hopper + 4 pods per player per game
- Trophies for 1st-3rd place
- A serious, tactical format for serious teams.
📋 General Rules for All Events
- Chrono Limit: 300fps
- Marker Rules: Mechanical markers OR capped at 5.5bps for electronic
- Paint Fill: Only yellow, green, or white permitted
- Single flag format
- All events run in woodland settings — true to the roots of classic paintball
📍Event Dates & Venues
Sunday 25th May 2025 — NPF Bassetts Pole, B75 5SA
Sunday 13th July 2025 — Skirmish Central Nottingham, MK43 7AE
Sunday 5th October 2025 — NPF Bassetts Pole, B75 5SA
🤝 Sponsored by Planet Eclipse
With support from one of the industry’s most iconic brands, Planet Eclipse, you can expect a professional-standard event run with heart, integrity, and a vision for the future of the game. Quality gear, quality organization, and quality competition—all in the woods.
🎯 Why It Matters
The National Woodsball Championship isn’t just a tournament…. it’s the start of something bigger. A reinvestment in grassroots paintball. A bridge from casual to competitive. A chance to bring players back to the woods and remind the UK what real paintball looks like.
If you’re ready to be part of the comeback story in any way this is it….
Get your team together.
Choose your bracket.
Step into the woods
See you at the National Woodsball Championships
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