Registrations for the 2026 WATL & WKTL US Open are filling up quickly, and if you’re planning to compete, now is the time to secure your spot.
With fewer than 20 spots remaining in Open Hatchet at the time of writing this article, the tournament is well on its way to reaching capacity. Other disciplines are filling steadily as well, and with over a month still to go and a prize pool of already over $11,000, these spots won’t last long!
Registration Caps
- Pro Hatchet: 64 Competitors
- Am Hatchet: 64 Competitors
- Big Axe: 64 Competitors
- Knife: 64 Competitors
- Hatchet Duals: 32 Teams
- Knife Duals: 32 Teams
Once a division/discipline reaches its registration cap, no additional competitors will be added. These registration caps are intentional. They allow us to manage the event effectively, ensure competitors have the space they need, keep the tournament running within a reasonable schedule, and deliver the high-quality experience expected of one of WATL’s premier events. They also allow us the time to run Team Relay, an unofficial and highly requested format just for fun!
Whether you’re chasing a direct bid to WAKTC, looking to earn valuable Circuit Points, or simply want to be part of one of the biggest tournaments of the year, don’t wait until it’s too late.
Once you’ve registered, order your (not mandatory to compete) jersey here: https://watl.sublimewearusa.com/page/forms/us-open-2026 by 8/17/2026!
In addition to the portal, be sure to join the official 2026 US Open Facebook Event as well to connect with fellow competitors, receive event reminders, and stay up to date with announcements leading into tournament weekend.
We’ll see you in Winter Park, Florida, September 18-20, 2026!
For more information, see below:
Event Details
September 18-20, 2026
The Axe Trap – 2600 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
Prize Pool & Details
Pro Hatchet
- $150 registration fee
- Brackets capped at 64 Competitors
- Top 8 earn a direct bid to WAKTC
- 9th-13th place ties earn 25 Circuit Points
Am Hatchet
- $100 registration fee
- Brackets capped at 64 Competitors
- Top 8 earn a direct bid to WAKTC
- 9th-13th place ties earn 25 Circuit Points
Big Axe, Knife
- $125 registration fee
- Brackets capped at 64 Competitors
- Top 8 in each discipline earn a direct bid to WAKTC
- 9th-13th place ties earn 25 Circuit Points
Hatchet Duals, Knife Duals
- $75 registration fee per discipline (per teammate)
- Brackets capped at 32 Teams per discipline
- Top 4 in each discipline earn a direct bid to WAKTC
- 5th-6th place ties in each discipline earn 20 Circuit Points
- 7th-8th place ties in each discipline earn 15 Circuit Points
Format
The format will be the traditional double elimination bracket tournament format. Certified Judges will be present on each lane to score matches.
Keep an eye out for future announcements, including the full schedule, registration information, and additional tournament updates in the portal below.
We are excited to bring the US Open to Winter Park, Florida and continue building one of the best weekends in competitive axe and knife throwing. We hope to see you there!
