The Global Governing Body for the Sport of Knife Throwing
200+ Affiliated Venues across 4 countries
3,000+ Active Throwers worldwide — find a venue near you

Affiliate Benefits

Benefits of membership

Join the largest knife throwing organization in the world.

Join the largest knife throwing organization in the world

WKTL works tirelessly to better the sport and industry of knife throwing through marketing campaigns, televised events, and public exposure. We exist to bring the sport of knife throwing further into the mainstream and create a long-lasting industry. We offer strategic partnerships to keep your operating costs down, improved safety standards by creating a baseline for all knife throwing locations, staff training, and even more incredible opportunities.

What are the benefits of being a WKTL® affiliated venue?

As you navigate this page, you will get an in-depth view of all the benefits that come with WKTL affiliation. WKTL membership is a mark of quality for your venue — it unlocks exclusive discounts and integrates you into a global competition, giving you a higher level of competition and a dedicated following.

Discounted knives, stencils, markers & merchandise

  • WKTL® manufactures and sells throwing knives, target stencils, and markers via the online store to the public.
  • WKTL® offers all these products at a discount for affiliates to help save costs on day-to-day operations.
  • Merchandise and WKTL® knives are also available at a discount, allowing affiliates to sell at a markup for additional revenue.
  • If you reach the threshold of purchases in the WKTL Affiliate store during a calendar year, your venue fees will be waived for 12 months.

Discounts on lumber

  • In North America, we have partnerships with two lumber suppliers to provide industry-leading service at a WKTL affiliate-exclusive price.
  • Affiliate discounts are designed to reduce one of the most consistent operational costs for venues, helping make target maintenance more predictable and affordable year-round.

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PR & marketing support

  • WKTL® frequently sends out press releases for affiliates to help get local news buzz about big events.
    • These press releases provide tools, local news pitches, and strategies to help get coverage for venues.
  • All affiliates are listed on the searchable WKTL membership map on the official World Knife Throwing League website.

Discount on insurance

  • WKTL® is the exclusive partner of the largest knife throwing insurer in the world; affiliates access member-only discounted rates.
  • As WKTL® continues to grow, we'll keep negotiating the lowest industry rate possible for members.

Social media

  • WKTL® helps promote affiliates on social media through notable posts directly from affiliates and announcements on official WKTL® channels.
  • Public recognition of affiliates on all public forums when possible.
  • All affiliates are listed on the searchable WKTL® membership database/map on the official World Knife Throwing League® website.

Access to scoring software

  • WKTL® has the most advanced knife throwing software on the market.
  • The app helps affiliates facilitate official WKTL® leagues and tournaments.
  • League players can track their progress each season using in-app statistics.
  • League players can also use the free practice scoring simulation from their player profiles.
  • Global and local rankings let players track their progress on a local and international level.
  • The app team ships new features regularly to serve affiliates and throwers better.

Participation in WKTL® sanctioned leagues and events, including the World Knife Throwing Championships

  • Participating in league play helps build a fan base and community around affiliate venues for repeat customers.
  • Players come back season after season to compete against local competitors and across the world on global leaderboards.
  • WKTL® offers three league play options to maximize the efficiency and revenue potential of each league:
    • No Spin League
    • Rotational League
    • WKTL Duals (two participants throw at the same target simultaneously)
  • Players from each venue who attend WKTL® sanctioned televised tournaments also get a chance to represent your location on ESPN.

Programs

  • Certified Coach Program: The WKTL® Coach Certification is the best resource to help you or your staff become the best coaches possible — covering knife knowledge, customer service, safety, knife care & maintenance, technique, and more.
  • Certified Judge Program: The Certified Judge Program standardizes leagues globally. All judges are added to an international database and registered online, signalling that your venue is official — and giving certified judges the chance to assist with larger global tournaments.
  • Affiliate Community Monthly Meetings: Join other industry leaders and business owners on a monthly town-hall style meeting where we share updates, upcoming objectives, and ideas.
  • Certified Trainer Program: Certified Trainers are third-party trainers who travel to your facility to train you and your staff. They're business owners and individuals with extensive experience running a knife throwing facility, including backend functions and superior knowledge of the sport.

Operational support

  • Headed by the Commissioner of the World Knife Throwing League®, WKTL® gives each affiliate the resources to provide the best possible quality experience for guests.
  • Our WKTL Mentorship Program connects you with knife throwing venue owners and operators with years of combined experience — a great resource to help welcome you into the community.

Testimonials

What affiliates are saying

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Venue & target specifications

WKTL-affiliated venues must meet a consistent set of facility and target specifications so league scores and tournament results are comparable everywhere in the world. These cover lane geometry, target board construction, fault-line distances, and the official target stencil for each discipline.

  • Lanes: No Spin and Rotational throws are made from behind regulation fault lines, with Distance rounds stepping progressively farther back. Each lane contains two targets with safety walls or fences enclosing the throwing area.
  • Target boards: End-grain cottonwood or poplar, mounted with the center bullseye 60 in from the floor.
  • Stencils & markings: Official WKTL stencil for the 2026 ruleset; bullseyes outlined in red, scoring rings in black.

Full venue & target specifications →

Questions? Talk to our membership team.

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