Tuesday, September 2nd 2025, 8:54 am
The World Axe Throwing Championships are returning to Tulsa for a second year, drawing top competitors from across the United States and around the world.
More than 600 athletes are expected to compete in multiple disciplines, including hatchet, knife, duals, and big axe events.
Michael Theodorou, a national competitor since 2020, has earned top finishes in nearly every major tournament. He has placed in the top three in four World Championship events and finished in the top 10 in a dozen others.
Theodorou said Tulsa has a strong chance of producing a world champion this year.
Dustin Resz, who started throwing in 2021, has earned multiple championships in big axe and duals competitions. Known in the sport as “Pinky” for his signature pink and black axes, Resz said:
Resz added he hopes the sport continues to grow. “I want to see the sport continue to grow and to support the local small businesses that own axe houses. I’m excited to be a part of that momentum. I’d love to see this become an Olympic event.”
Stephen Neal, a five-year competitive thrower, said he loves “the camaraderie, the ability to compete in an individual sport, and the craft.” He said he is looking forward to competing back in his hometown:
Eli Morton, an emerging competitor, said:
The 2026 competition will feature participants from all 50 states as well as international throwers from Canada, the U.K., Japan, New Zealand, and other countries. Competitors will face off in five main disciplines: hatchet, hatchet duals, knives, knife duals, and big axe.
Tulsa has a history of strong performances, with multiple top-10 finishes and second-place finishes in recent years. Last year’s championship featured approximately 600 unique competitors, with 256 in the hatchet event alone.
Tulsa was chosen as a host city because of its strong local throwing community and successful hosting of the 2023 championships.
The championship will take place at the WeStreet Ice Center in Tulsa on April 16-19, 2026. Follow the World Knife Throwing League on Facebook to stay tuned for ticket release dates, competitor registration, and more.
For more information, visit WorldKnifeThrowingLeague.com.
Brooke Cox is a Digital Producer at News On 6, where she has been part of the team since August 2024.
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