THE GLOBAL HOME OFAXE THROWING
WATL is the world's premier governing body for the sport of axe throwing. We set the standard for rules, competition, and community across 20 countries and 300+ affiliated venues.
What Brings You to WATL?
I Want to Throw
Find a WATL-affiliated venue near you and Join League today. No experience needed.
Find a VenueI Want to Compete
Find Sanctioned tournaments. Climb the leaderboard. Compete for the world championship.
View TournamentsI Want to Open a Venue
Join 300+ WATL affiliates worldwide. Get certified, equipped, and become part of the sport's governing body.
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Build Your Own Target
You don't need a venue to start throwing. Build a WATL-regulation target in your backyard, garage, or basement — and start your axe throwing journey from home.
WATL Flex Leagues
The future of competitive axe throwing. Play from your backyard, your local venue, or anywhere in the world. Challenge throwers globally — on your schedule, at your pace.
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All WATL tournaments — local, regional, and global — in one hub. Find events in your region and compete for the World Championship.
Why Join WATL?
WATL-affiliated venues gain access to the world's most trusted axe throwing brand. We provide consulting, certification, marketing support, and a global community to help your facility thrive.
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Top Ranked Throwers
The official WATL leaderboard tracks performance across all sanctioned events worldwide.
| Rank | Thrower | Country | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan S. | Canada | 87.3% |
| 2 | Mark S. | USA | 85.1% |
| 3 | Nathan D. | Canada | 83.6% |
| 4 | Jamie K. | USA | 82.4% |
| 5 | Lucas M. | Brazil | 81.9% |
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Frequently Asked
The World Axe Throwing League is the global governing body for the sport of axe throwing. We set standardized rules, certify venues and officials, operate sanctioned leagues and tournaments, and maintain the official leaderboard for competitive throwers worldwide.
Visit our Affiliates page to find WATL-certified venues in your area. With 300+ locations across 20 countries, there's likely one near you.
WATL tournament events are broadcast on ESPN and replayed hundreds of times after airing. Follow our Updates page for upcoming broadcast schedules and streaming links.
Visit our Membership page to learn about benefits and apply. Affiliation includes certification, league access, equipment pricing, and support.
WATL offers certified programs for coaches, judges, builders, craftsmen, distributors, and community ambassadors across all affiliated operations worldwide.
Yes — WATL supports community venues. Rec centers, backyards, and non-commercial spaces can become affiliated and host sanctioned leagues. Learn more here.