It promulgates the WATL Code of Conduct, which sets professional standards of discipline for urban axe throwing.

In case of a tie, a "sudden death" throw is made for the highest score.

In 2023 the World Axe Throwing League discontinued the U.S Open in favor of re-branding it as the Pro-Am Championship.

This tournament was made to highlight professional throwers as well as amateur ones, in addition to introducing many new styles of gameplay for axe and knife throwing, known as the Skills Challenges.

The World Axe Throwing Championship takes place once a year in December.