Paintball & Airsoft Field

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Startup Cost
$50,000-$280,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
12-24 months
Profit Potential
$90,000-$420,000/year

Overview

Paintball and airsoft fields provide combat sport facilities serving players and groups.

With 10+ million paintball players and airsoft growing, fields generate revenue of $150,000-$480,000 with 50-65% margins.

The business requires land or facility, field construction, bunkers/obstacles, equipment inventory, and insurance.

Services include field rental, equipment rentals, paintball/airsoft sales, birthday parties, corporate team building, and tournaments.

Pricing typically $30-$60 per person for session with equipment.

Success factors include varied field layouts, quality equipment and maintenance, group bookings focus, corporate team building marketing, and accessible location.

Most operate weekends with group bookings during week.

Marketing focuses on corporate events, bachelor parties, and youth groups.

With tactical sports steady in 2025, fields offer combat opportunities serving players and team builders.

Required Skills

  • Field design
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety management
  • Group coordination
  • Outdoor operations
  • Event marketing

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Good margins
  • Group booking revenue
  • Corporate market
  • Weekend focus
  • Multiple revenue streams

Cons

  • Land/facility needed
  • Weather dependent (outdoor)
  • Seasonal peaks
  • Safety liability
  • Equipment maintenance

How to Get Started

  1. Secure land or facility
  2. Build field layouts
  3. Acquire equipment inventory
  4. Get insurance
  5. Develop group packages
  6. Market to corporates
  7. Build tournament schedule

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