What you need for an anniversary darts tournament

A darts anniversary tournament needs more than dartboards and arrows. You will need enough scoring equipment for every active match, spare flights and markers, plus tables for registration, catering and prizes. Plan drinks, coffee, snacks and tableware for the full guest count, and add practical items such as coolers, waste bins and extension cords. Buy or collect consumables at least one day ahead, then chill the drinks and check the equipment before setup.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Bar stoolsqty 8
Clothes racksqty 2
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Dartboardsqty 6
Dartboard lightingqty 6
Dart matsqty 6
Dart arrowsqty 24
Scoreboardsqty 6
Scoreboard calculatorsqty 6
Board markersqty 12
Reserve flightsqty 60

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Bluetooth speaker

Tableware

Glassesqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 60
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Pitcherqty 4

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Buntingqty 8
Tableclothsqty 8
Prize table sign

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 4

Kitchen

Serving traysqty 6
Pliersqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12
Bottle openersqty 4
Lockable storage containersqty 8

Catering

Dart trophiesqty 3
Medal ribbonsqty 12
Prize envelopesqty 6
Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea bags - 100 pieces
- Sugar sticks - 100 pieces
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Chocolate milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 12 liters
- Cola Zero - 12 liters
- Orange soda - 8 liters
- Sprite - 8 liters
- Spa Blauw - 18 liters
- Spa Rood - 6 liter
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Pilsner - 96 bottles
- White beer - 24 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Non-alcoholic wine - 3 bottles
- Lemons - 10 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Cheese cubes - 3 kilograms
- Dry sausage - 2 kilograms
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Herb cheese - 8 tubs
- Satay sauce - 4 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Bitterballen - 300 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 100 pieces
- Mini frikandels - 200 pieces
- Vlammetjes - 100 pieces
- Deep-frying oil - 5 liters
- Herb salt - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper cups - 100 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Toilet cleaner - 2 bottles

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Tips

Allow one dartboard, dart mat and scoring station for each match played at the same time. Keep spare arrows, flights and board markers at the registration or score table rather than searching for them during a match.
Bring at least one spare set of flights and markers, and test every dartboard and its lighting before guests arrive. A quick equipment check the day before gives you time to replace missing or damaged parts.
For drinks, calculate two to three servings per person for the first hour, then add roughly one serving per person for each additional hour. Chill the drinks in coolers before the tournament and keep water easy to reach between matches.
Set aside separate tableware for hot drinks and food: coffee cups, glasses, plates and cutlery. Match the quantity to the guest list, then add about 10 percent extra so a dropped cup or missing fork does not interrupt service.
Reserve one table for registration, one for scoring and one for catering, with another clearly marked table for prizes. Check extension cords and power strips before setup, especially if coffee machines, kettles, lighting and a laptop share the room.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for an anniversary darts tournament?: Plan for dartboards, dart mats, arrows, lighting, scoreboards, calculators and board markers, plus spare flights. You will also need drinks, coffee and tea supplies, snacks, tableware, prizes, decorations and waste bins.
How many darts and dartboards do I need for a tournament?: Use one dartboard and one dart mat for each match running at the same time. Provide one usable set of arrows per active board and keep at least one spare set available for equipment failures.
How much food and drink should I buy for a darts tournament?: For drinks, allow two to three servings per person during the first hour and about one serving per person for every later hour. Buy snacks for the complete guest list and add approximately 10 percent extra.
When should I prepare the shopping for the darts tournament?: Buy non-perishable supplies, prizes and decorations at least one week before the event. Get chilled drinks and fresh catering items one day before, then check the boards, lighting, scoring equipment and power supplies before setup.

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