April 24-26

Watch on ESPN

Compete to win part of the $15,000CAD pool and a chance at
the 2020 World Axe Throwing Championship!

We will be holding the second WATL Canadian Open Tournament this year! The thrill of victory and rush of adrenaline you get when you sink a bullseye and hear your friends screaming your name will be etched into your brain for eternity!

Who will be the Canadian Champion and claim the ring?

It may be YOU!

The tournament will host all three styles of league play, Standard, Duals, and Big Axe! All to be featured on ESPN for the first time ever!

Prizes

Standard League

1st - $7500 CAD

2nd - $1750 CAD

3rd - $750 CAD

4th - $500

5th-8th - Ace of Spades & Corporal Axe

Big Axe League

1st - $1500 CAD

2nd - $500 CAD

3rd - $250 CAD

4th - Ace of Spades OR Corporal Axe

Duals

1st - $1500 CAD

2nd - $500 CAD

3rd - $250 CAD

4th - Ace of Spades OR Corporal Axe

2020 World Axe Throwing Championship

Location

Where:

Bad Axe Throwing

321 Weber St N

Waterloo, ON N2J 3H8

Directions

Friday, April 24th

12 pm -6 pm

Paid Walk-In Axe Throwing

5 pm -6 pm

Official Check in

7 pm

Big Axe Tournament

SATURDAY, April 25th

9 am 

Standard League Tournament Starts

5 pm 

Duals Tournament Starts

SUNDAY, April 26th

2 pm

Tournament Finals on ESPN

Initial registration is FREE. Eligible competitors who win the lotto draw to attend will be sent invoices.

Tournament pricing:

$90 CAD - Standard Tournament

$50 CAD/person - Duals Tournament

$50 CAD/person - Big Axe Tournament

Register Now!

This tournament will be in Waterloo, ON!

For Hotel accomodations we recommend

Hosted By:

Qualifying Throws for WAKTC IX

Qualifying Throws for WAKTC IX

One last chance to earn a bid to the World Axe & Knife Throwing Championships in 2026! Is your bid status up in the air? Are you waiting on a chance to earn a trickle...

Learn more
WAKTC IX Official Bids Announcement

WAKTC IX Official Bids Announcement

Throughout 2025, competitors from all over the world have been fighting for their shot at a World Championship title. Whether it’s for Pro Hatchet, Big Axe, Hatchet Duals, or the newly added Am Championship, teams...

Learn more
Introducing: WATL Community Venues

Introducing: WATL Community Venues

Bringing Axe Throwing to Your Community A Community Model (CM) venue is designed for areas without access to an affiliated venue that hosts official leagues. CMs enable local community members to organize and run official...

Learn more
2024 Amateur Championship Winners

2024 Amateur Championship Winners

Thank you to all the competitors and supporters who came to Atlanta and participated in the 2024 Amateur Championship. It was an incredible event that brought together new players and seasoned veterans under one roof,...

Learn more
2024 Rules Survey Results

2024 Rules Survey Results

The World Axe Throwing League (WATL) recently conducted a comprehensive survey to gather invaluable feedback from our community of throwers. We want to thank everyone who took the time to complete the feedback survey. Your...

Learn more
World Axe Throwing Championship VII and Annual Award Winners – 2023

World Axe Throwing Championship VII and Annual Award Winners – 2023

The 7th World Axe Throwing Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma is officially wrapped! Congratulations to everyone who was there to make it as special as it was, especially the winners. It was a weekend showcasing the...

Learn more
World Axe Throwing Championships head to Tulsa, OK

World Axe Throwing Championships head to Tulsa, OK

The best axe and knife throwers in the world will compete this Spring in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a piece of the $60,000 prize pool and a chance to compete on ESPN! We are extremely excited...

Learn more
World Axe Throwing League 2025 Wrapped

World Axe Throwing League 2025 Wrapped

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...

Learn more