We are excited to announce the 2026 US Open, taking place September 18-20th, 2026 at The Axe Trap in Winter Park, Florida!
The US Open has long been one of the premier events on the annual World Axe Throwing League and WKTL tournament calendar, bringing together competitors from across the continent, and sometimes the world, for a weekend of high-level competition and community.
After a successful return in 2025, the US Open continues its next chapter with a new host venue in a location it’s never been before: beautiful sunny Florida, USA! The Axe Trap provides the perfect environment for competitors and spectators alike, with a very strong axe throwing community, and a location that makes it easy for attendees to travel to, justify, and be confident that their tournament weekend will be one to remember.
Whether you’re looking to earn your direct bid to WAKTC, chasing the last few Circuit Points you need, or you’re just looking to be a part of one of the classic axe throwing tournaments, the 2026 US Open will have something for just about everyone.
September 18-20, 2026
The Axe Trap – 2600 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789, United States
Registration
Details including open registration dates, pricing, the bracket schedule, the player portal, and additional event information will be announced before the end of June 2026.
So be sure to register early and lock in your spot!
Prize Pool & Details
The final prize pool will depend on the final registration numbers of the event, up to $17,000.
Pro Hatchet, Am Hatchet, Big Axe, and Knife
Hatchet Duals, Knife Duals
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.
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!