Axe throwing venues · Bars with lanes · Franchise groups
Axe Throwing Booking Software Built to Grow Revenue and Scale with You
Fast online bookings, instant waivers, Apple/Google Pay, and built-in upsells. Everything your axe throwing venue needs to capture more guests and streamline operations. Trusted by leading axe throwing facilities and franchise groups nationwide.
⭐ 4.9/5 by venue owners on Google · Works with Stripe and Square · No setup fees
Sports Carnival is axe throwing booking software for axe throwing venues, bars and breweries with throwing lanes, and multi-location franchise groups. One system books lanes by group size and seats big groups on lanes side by side, collects digital waivers before arrival with minimum ages per product, runs leagues with scoring built into the app, sells food, drinks, and merch with live inventory online and at the counter, checks in walk-ins in seconds, and takes payments through Stripe or Square. No setup fees, and pricing is public.
“This software company is simply the best. They helped create a custom booking experience for my customers.”
Sara Jespersen, The Lumberjack, Stillwater, MNThe platform
Four levers that grow axe throwing revenue
Fill lanes in advance, sell more per thrower, and keep walk-ins moving on a Friday night.
Elite Online Booking
Real-time lane availability by group size, deposits, and confirmations. Big groups book in one order and land on lanes side by side, and every booking carries its waiver. See online booking.
Payments Integrations
Use Stripe or Square with the terminals you already have. Fast payouts, easy reconciliation, and clean reporting built for busy axe throwing venues. See the POS.
Works with Stripe and Square
Add-On Upsells With Live Inventory
Food, drinks, merch, and party upgrades sell right inside the booking flow, each with a live count. When stock hits zero, the item stops selling online and at the counter, so you never sell a ninja star you don't have.
Fast Walk-In Tracking
Ring up walk-ins in seconds, apply coupons and gift cards, sell add-ons on the spot, and keep your lanes turning during peak hours. See digital waivers.
How it works
From search to a league regular
Discover
An SEO-optimized axe throwing venue website and clean booking flows turn visitors into confirmed lane reservations.
Book
Deposits, confirmations, and reminders reduce no-shows and keep your lanes full.
Spend
Sell food, drinks, merch, and party upgrades at checkout or the counter, all synced instantly between online and POS.
Return
Automated follow-ups, birthday reminders, and league signups bring throwers back every week.
Who it's for
Axe Throwing Venue Software for Every Kind of Venue
Standalone axe throwing venues
Public sessions, private lanes, and league nights on one calendar, with waivers signed before anyone picks up an axe.
Bars and breweries with lanes
Food and drinks ring up on the same ticket as the lane, and walk-ins from the bar get a lane in minutes.
Multi-activity venues and franchises
Axe throwing next to golf sims, rage rooms, or pickleball. One checkout, one waiver, and franchise controls across every location.
Buyer's Checklist
What to Look For Before You Commit to a Platform
Most tools can sell a lane. The gaps show up on a Friday night with a corporate group, a league, and a line at the bar. Six things to check before you commit.
01 · Lanes
Lane Booking by Group Size
A party of 14 should book in one order and land on lanes side by side. The system should do the lane math, not your staff.
- Group size sets the lane count
- Groups kept on neighboring lanes
- Session lengths you control
- Deposits and reminders
02 · Safety
Safety Waivers and Minimum Ages
Every thrower signs before they touch an axe. A parent signs for minors, age limits are set per product, and staff see waiver status at check-in.
- Signed before arrival
- One parent signs for minors
- Minimum age per product
- Waiver status at a glance
03 · Leagues
Leagues and Scoring Built In
League nights are the regulars who fill a Tuesday. Signups, payments, teams, and scoring should live in the same system as your bookings, built around the rules your league throws by. See leagues.
- Online league signup and payment
- Teams on the customer record
- Live scoring in the app
- Standard target scoring and killshots, or your house format
04 · Events
Corporate Events and Parties
Team outings and birthdays are the biggest tickets in axe throwing. One organizer books for everyone, pays a deposit, and the lanes are held.
- Party and team-building packages
- Deposits and balance due
- One organizer, one order
- Waivers for the whole group
05 · Counter
Food and Drink at the Counter
Pizza, drinks, and merch are margin. They should sell in the booking flow and at the counter and draw down from the same inventory.
- Food, drinks, and merch add-ons
- Open tickets at the counter
- Split checks
- Live counts that stop overselling
06 · Walk-ins
Walk-Ins Without a Second Line
A Friday walk-in should be on a lane in minutes, then hear from you again without anyone sending it by hand. See automated texts and email.
- Walk-ins added in seconds
- Waivers signed on their phone
- Apple and Google Pay
- Automated follow-ups
Sports Carnival checks all six boxes. Coming from FareHarbor? See how we compare.
Get a Live DemoPricing
One flat price per location
Pay yearly and save 15%. No setup fee. White-glove onboarding on every plan.
Growth
$199/mo per location
Or $169/mo billed yearly
- Booking, waivers, POS
- Gift cards, coupons, events
- Reporting and AI assistant
- Emails, texts, AI calls: pay as you go
Pro
$299/mo per location
Or $254/mo billed yearly
- Everything in Growth
- Leagues and memberships
- 24/7 access with Kisi
- 10k emails, 1k texts, 100 AI min
Marquee
$499/mo per location
Or $424/mo billed yearly
- Everything in Pro
- Website built for Google and AI search
- See which ads book customers
- Your own branded app
50+ locations? Franchise Suite adds network reporting, SSO and volume pricing.
Talk to usCard processing 3.1% + $0.30 per transaction through Stripe or Square
“Been using Sports Carnival for a few years now and the customer service is exceptional! They always go above and beyond to help keep my business running smoothly! They are always quick to respond with communication and solutions to adapt to my changing business! I highly recommend to go with them.”
Ryan Eldridge, Owner, Warriors Axe Throwing“I work with Sports Carnival, very closely. They are always willing and eager to help me with any questions that I have. They walk me through step-by-step what I need assistance with. 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!!!”
Amber Benenati, Generation Axe“I really like that. I think that for the axe throwing side of things, that is, league's better, pun intended, than what we have now.”
Andrew Gomez, Axeology, on league signups“I have been with the Team for at least a couple of years now and its been great. If we ever encounter issues the support is quick and effective even though im on the other side of the world! The price is very fair and I cannot recommend enough.”
Jayden Horan, Battle Axe, New ZealandFAQ
Axe Throwing Software FAQs
What is axe throwing booking software?
Axe throwing booking software lets an axe throwing venue sell lane time, parties, and corporate events online and run check-in, waivers, leagues, the bar or snack counter, and payments from one system. It should book lanes by group size, collect waivers with age limits before arrival, sell food, drinks, and merch as add-ons, and check in walk-ins fast.
Does it handle axe throwing leagues and scoring?
Yes. Players sign up and pay online, teams live on the customer record, and games are scored live in the Sports Carnival app using standard target scoring and killshot rules. Venues running WATL or IATF leagues can use it for league nights and signups alongside their official sanctioned scoring. Sports Carnival is not affiliated with either organization. Running a house format? We set it up with you during onboarding. See league management.
Do you integrate with Stripe or Square?
Yes. Sports Carnival connects directly with Stripe and Square so axe throwing venues can use the same payment terminals they already rely on. Fast payouts, accurate reporting, and no special hardware required.
Can I sell add-ons during checkout?
Absolutely. Axe throwing operators can sell merch, drinks, and upgrades online or at POS. Each sale syncs automatically, keeping your booking system and inventory accurate.
How fast is the check-in process?
Extremely fast. Guests sign waivers online before arrival, and staff can check in groups, sell add-ons, and process payments in seconds, perfect for busy weekends or tournaments.
Is setup long or complex?
No. Setup is simple. We help import your services, configure pricing and taxes, connect payments, and get your axe throwing booking software live quickly.
Can you help us switch from AxeBooker, RKD, or TripWorks?
Yes. Our team assists axe throwing venues migrating from any booking system, including AxeBooker, RKD, TripWorks, and others. We help organize your products, move your customer data where possible, connect payments, and set up waivers, all without downtime. See our FareHarbor alternative comparison.
Do you support multi-location or franchise setups?
Yes. Sports Carnival is built for scale. Manage multiple axe throwing locations, track performance by venue, and share data between sites, all under one login.
Can I book multiple lanes for a group event?
Yes, most reservation tools allow you to reserve multiple lanes for group events, making it convenient for event organizers. Sports Carnival lets a group book several lanes in a single transaction.
Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Yes, you can cancel or reschedule your booking depending on the venue's policies. Check the reservation software or contact the venue directly for more information so you don't occupy one of the lanes.
Can I bring my own axes to the venue?
For safety reasons, most venues provide their own axes. Bringing personal axes may not be allowed.
Resources
Guides for Axe Throwing Venue Owners
The decisions that come before and after choosing your axe throwing booking software.
How to Attract More Customers to Your Axe Throwing Facility
Marketing plays that fill lanes with groups, parties, and corporate outings.
Axe Throw Craze: Trends and Business Insights
Where the axe throwing business is heading and what it means for venue owners.
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About the Author
Jordan Weinand is the co-founder of Sports Carnival and a business consultant to operators in the sports and entertainment industry. He works directly with axe throwing, golf simulator, paintball, batting cage, and other experience-based venue owners on booking operations, group sales, and revenue strategy, and that operator-level work shapes the guidance published here.