The Wimbledon of Woodchop

Did you know that there is a woodchop contest running every 10 minutes at the Sydney Royal Easter Show until April 21?

The annual Sydney Royal Woodchopping & Sawing Competition is often called the “Wimbledon of woodchopping” – featuring 7 World Championships in 2025.

More than 150 top competitors from across the world will be battling it out for the $250,000 in cash prizes up for grabs.

It’s a thrilling spectacle of strength, skill and tradition. Woodchopping is one of Australia’s oldest sports, and is a must-see event at the Show.

Head to Ugly Fish Woodchop Stadium to cheer on our woodchoppers in events including:

TREE FELLING: This is one of the most challenging of the events. Woodchoppers cut “pockets” into a wooden pole to wedge a board in place, which they then stand on as they repeat the process – climbing up the pole.

UNDERHAND: Competitors stand on a horizontal block and cut down into it. Many woodchoppers even wear chainmail socks as a safety measure!

STANDING BLOCK: The wooden black is held vertically, with competitors cutting into it from the side.

SAWING: In double-handed or single-handed sawing events, competitors race to saw through a block. They compete individually or as a pair.

Woodchop comps to add to your Show itinerary

Thursday 17

3:00pm – 300mm Underhand Elimination Championship Final

Friday 18

2:30pm – World Championship 325mm Tree Felling Final

Saturday 19

2:30pm – The Manny McCarthy Memorial World Championship 375mm Underhand Final

Sunday 20

1:50pm – 275mm Underhand Handicap (Under 18) Final

4:40pm – 300mm Underhand Hard-Hitting Championship Final

Monday 21

2:30pm – World Championship 375mm Standing Block Final

Ask Show Buddy for the most up-to-date start times.