Press release · Event recap
The Misfits win the inaugural Hate City Open
Twelve teams competed at Tallapoosa Paintball in West Georgia during the first WCPL ten-man mechanical woodsball tournament, April 17–19, 2026.
- Event dates:
- April 17–19, 2026
TALLAPOOSA, GEORGIA — The inaugural Hate City Open brought 12 teams to Tallapoosa Paintball for three days of World Classic Paintball League (WCPL) ten-man mechanical marker woodsball on April 17–19, 2026. The Misfits finished the weekend as the first Hate City Open champions.
Teams competed across eight bracket rounds on the DEFY Field and the Planet Eclipse Field before the Sunday finals. The tournament brought players, spectators, volunteers and supporters together in the Tallapoosa woods.
Formed in late 2017, The Misfits earned their first victory on US soil after more than eight years together. Their championship is part of the story of the first Hate City Open.
Tallapoosa Paintball congratulates The Misfits and thanks every player, spectator, volunteer and supporter who helped make the event possible. Thank you to the World Classic Paintball League and event partners Planet Eclipse and DEFY.
Tallapoosa Paintball is located at 830 Steadman Road, Tallapoosa, GA 30176. The field welcomes West Georgia players for outdoor paintball, rental gear, walk-on play and private group outings. Check the current open dates before visiting; private parties can be booked any day.