Last updated: 2025-04-23
Tempe’s urban energy meets precision sport with axe throwing, transforming local entertainment into an adrenaline-fueled experience. From ASU students to downtown professionals, this unique activity offers a thrilling way to unwind and test skills against friends and colleagues.
Local venues like Axe Kickers in Mesa and Hatchets & Hops in Glendale provide Valley residents with top-notch throwing lanes, expert instruction, and a social atmosphere that turns a simple target practice into an unforgettable night out.
Discover Tempe’s wildest axe throwing destinations now!
Featured Axe Throwing Venues in Tempe
Axe Kickers (Mesa)
What to Expect
Axesquatch competitive throwing league
Description
Mesa's axe throwing venue offers a laid-back atmosphere with 25 local beers and ciders, multiple throwing lanes, and flexible group options. Throwers can bring their own food, compete in the Axesquatch League, and enjoy private party configurations for various group sizes.
Where: Mesa | More Info: Axe Kickers
Bad Axe Throwing Phoenix (Phoenix)
What to Expect
Private throwing lanes with group-dedicated spaces
Description
Nestled in an industrial-style venue, Bad Axe Throwing Phoenix delivers a raw, no-frills axe throwing experience with private lanes and group-friendly setups. Wood-paneled walls and strategic lighting create an authentic lumberjack atmosphere where throwers can challenge friends to competitive matches and enjoy on-site refreshments.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Bad Axe Throwing Phoenix
Hatchets & Hops (Glendale)
What to Expect
First U.S. axe throwing club with comprehensive bar and food menu
Description
Nestled in a lively urban setting, Hatchets and Hops brings the first U.S. axe throwing club experience with craft beer and shareable bites. Industrial-chic lanes feature targets for casual and competitive throwing, complemented by a robust draft beer selection and specialty pizzas.
Where: Glendale | More Info: Hatchets & Hops
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