THE GLOBAL STANDARD FORCOMPETITIVE KNIFE THROWING
WKTL is the global governing body & league for the sport of knife throwing — sanctioning official rules, tournaments, and venues across 4 countries.
Find Your Path Into the Sport
For Throwers
Find a WKTL venue near you, join a league, and learn the three sanctioned disciplines: No Spin, Rotational, and Distance.
Find a VenueFor Competitors
Climb the global rankings through WKTL-sanctioned tournaments and earn your place at the World Championship.
View TournamentsFor Venue Owners
Become a WKTL Affiliate to sanction leagues, access the industry platform, and grow competitive knife throwing at your facility.
Become an AffiliateBuild a Regulation Target
Everything you need to set up a competition-grade target and start training before your first sanctioned league.
WKTL Flex Leagues
Can't make it to a venue every week? Flex Leagues bring sanctioned competition to you — throw on your schedule, submit your scores, and climb the same global rankings.
League Dates
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All WKTL tournaments — local, regional, and global — in one hub. Find events in your region and compete for the World Championship.
Why Become a WKTL Affiliate
Join the global governing body and turn your facility into a sanctioned home for competitive knife throwing.
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Top Ranked Throwers
The official WKTL leaderboard tracks performance across all sanctioned events worldwide.
| Rank | Thrower | Discipline | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Kovalenko | No Spin | 2,418 |
| 2 | J. Mercier | Rotational | 2,377 |
| 3 | S. Okafor | No Spin | 2,310 |
| 4 | L. Bianchi | Distance | 2,265 |
| 5 | R. Castillo | Rotational | 2,201 |
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Championship footage, technique breakdowns, and the best knife throwing moments from WKTL events worldwide.
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Frequently Asked
WKTL is the global governing body and league for the sport of knife throwing, sanctioning official rules, tournaments, and affiliated venues across 4 countries.
No Spin (the knife travels to the target without rotating), Rotational (a set number of turns based on distance), and Distance (accuracy competition at extended, regulated throwing distances).
Use the venue finder to search 200+ affiliated venues by region, country, or address.
Visit the Membership Benefits page to learn about sanctioning leagues, the industry platform, and certification — then reach out through the contact form.
Yes — Flex Leagues bring sanctioned competition to you. Throw on your own schedule, submit verified scores, and climb the same global rankings.
The WKTL Store carries competition-legal knives and regulation targets, including the Toro competition series.