Fall Classic tournament
Fall Classic tournament
Sept 20th ,2026
This years Fall Classic Tournament will be held on Sunday Sept 20th, 2026 !!!
The Annandale Fall Classic is fueled entirely by our incredible paintball community. We believe in constant evolution; by listening to player feedback after every event, we continue to provide the amenities and experience you actually want. To ensure a fair and competitive environment, all events utilize the PBLI ranking system. This ensures we offer competitive and fair game play for players.
The tournament features two playing divisions in a 3 player format. The D5 division (beginner) division is designed for those just entering the tournament world. There are no drop ins allowed for this event. So that means you will need to have never played a tournament or have a D5 or lower rank via the PBLI system.
The D4 division is designed for those that have tournament experience. Those within this division have received their rank after playing through the ranks of competitive paintball. Players in this division need to have a player rank of D4 or lower within the PBLi system.
Neither division allows for a player of a higher rank, to play below "drop in" their ranking. Example, a D4 player can not play in the D5 division. D3 can not play in the D4 division.
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Team Entry: $99 (Flat rate for either division)
We offer tiered paint discounts for teams that register early. While paint does not need to be pre-paid and paid at the event, early entry secures your pricing:
Through August 21st: Paint at $45
Through September 4th: Paint at $55
Through Sept 15th: Paint at $65
This season, we are retiring the "traditional format" to provide more variety, more opponents and feature higher-stake playoffs.
Preliminary Rounds
The Change: Instead of playing 4 matches in a best 2-of-3 format, teams will now play 8 individual games.
The Advantage: You will face 8 different teams in the prelims. This maximizes your field time and ensures your ranking is based on your performance against the entire field, not just a few select opponents.
Playoff Rounds
Format: Once teams are seeded based on their prelim performance, we move back to the high-intensity Best 2-of-3 format.
The Stakes: Win the set to advance; lose the set and you're out. This maintains the classic "bracket pressure" when the trophies are on the line. This also ensures teams don't have one poor game that knocks them out of the event.
Field opens at 7:00 am Captains meeting at 8:45 am and games start at 9:00 am
