Get ready for an action-packed weekend of axe throwing!

The Pacific Region Axe Throwing Championships will be held for the first time in Queensland at MANIAX Newstead, from 31 October – 2 November 2025.

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Schedule & Tickets

Friday 31 October

Big Axe

Kicking off the weekend in a big way, we’re starting with the Pacific Regional Big Axe Tournament featuring seeding games followed by a single elimination bracket. The winner will earn a spot in the highly coveted Big Axe Tournament at IATC.

• Standard ruleset
• Seeding games into Single Elimination
• Entry: $70

• Times:
  
  • Registration: 8:30am
  • Practice: 9:00am
  • Competition Start: 9:30am

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Spooky Doubles

It’s Halloween, and that means it’s time for Spooky Doubles! The best dressed team will win a prize, and the tournament winners will be crowned Pacific Region Doubles Champions, earning a reserved spot in the IATC Doubles Tournament for 2026.

• Premier ruleset
• Seeding games into Single Elimination
• Entry: $115 per team
• $100 bar credit for the best dressed team!
  

• Times:
  
  • Registration: 3:00pm
    
  • Practice: 3:30pm
  • Competition Start: 4:00pm

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Saturday 1 November

Queensland Major

‍MANIAX proudly hosts its first major tournament in the Great Northern State! Compete for an exciting prize pool and trophies. The 1st place winner also secures entry to the 2026 APATC.

• Premier ruleset
• Seeding games into Double Elimination
• Entry: $120

• Times:
  
  • Registration: 9:30am
  • Practice: 10:00am
  • Competition Start: 10:30am

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Sunday 2 November

Pacific Region Axe Throwing Championship

It’s time for the Pacific Regional Axe Throwing Championships! This year features a brand-new perpetual trophy (to be revealed soon), and the top two competitors will earn a spot at IATC 2026. The tournament will use pool play followed by double elimination, with a limited bracket featuring the top players from each pool. For more information on the RATC tournament format, please visit the IATF website here.

• Premier ruleset
• Seeding games into Double Elimination
• Entry: $90

• Times:
  
  • Registration: 8:30am
  • Practice: 9:00am
  • Competition Start: 9:30am

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Queen of the North‍

Australia’s first Women’s, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse Big Axe tournament! Who will be crowned the Queen of the North? The winner receives a crown, sceptre, and entry to all events at the 2026 Great Western.

• Standard ruleset
• Seeding games into Single Elimination
• Entry: $85
• Approximate Start: 4:30pm