The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) had an incredible year in 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the growth of competitive axe throwing. From the number of tournaments to significant strides in both participation and skill, this year truly showcased the exciting direction our league is headed in. Here’s a breakdown of the standout achievements from the 2025 World Axe Throwing League Year in Review.
Membership Growth & Venue Expansion
In 2025, we continued to add new memberships to the WATL network of affiliated venues. We welcomed 23 new venues. This further solidified our presence as the premier league for competitive axe throwing and brought even more opportunities for enthusiasts to get involved in the community.
Tournaments & Events
This year, the WATL tournament circuit hit new heights with 44 events, including the highly anticipated World Axe Throwing Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Across all competitions, the atmosphere was electric, and the level of competition was nothing short of exceptional.
Year End World Axe Throwing League Stats
These interesting stats include both leagues and sanctioned tournaments around the world!
202,630 Matches Played – 3,804,344 Axes Thrown – 5000+ Throwers
Collective Distance Walked in Lanes
Taking into account the number of matches played and the walking distance between throwing line and the target, we calculated that a total of 94,778,400 feet were walked in World Axe Throwing League Matches in 2025. That’s more than the entire length of the Great Wall of China! Let’s surpass that next year!
2025 World Axe Throwing League Champions
Hatchet Champion: Dylan Teets
Big Axe Champion: Lucas Johnson
Duals Champions: Lucas Johnson & Joe Devine
HATCHET STATS
Highest Score in a Season
Shane Funk & Walden Cox – 1694
Highest Average in a Season
Shane Funk & Walden Cox – 60.5
Most Kills in a Season
Eitan Goldmeer – 77
Perfect Games
There were 27 perfect games played in leagues this year!
BIG AXE STATS
Highest Score in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 1175
Highest Average in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 41.96
Most Kills in a Season
Tyler Flynn – 47
Perfect Games
There were 14 perfect games played in leagues this year!
DUALS STATS
Highest Score in a Season
SHASEY (Shane Funke & Casey Briggs) – 1667
Highest Average in a Season
SHASEY (Shane Funke & Casey Briggs) – 59.54
Most Kills in a Season
SHASEY (Shane Funke & Casey Briggs) – 171
Perfect Games
There were 3 perfect games played in leagues this year!
What’s Next for the World Axe Throwing League in 2026
We can without a doubt say that the World Axe Throwing League had a successful year in 2025. Looking ahead to 2026, the World Axe Throwing League (WATL) is poised for another year of growth, innovation, and excitement. As we enter this next chapter, we’re focused on building on the strong foundation we’ve established and pushing the league to new heights.
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