What you need for a badminton tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than nets and rackets. You also need enough match shuttles, spare equipment, scoring supplies, refreshments and serving items for the full day. Plan around the number of courts, players and match rounds rather than buying a single set for the whole event. This shopping list covers the equipment and practical supplies that are easy to overlook, from spare grips and net tape to reusable cups, coffee pots and buffet tables.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 8
Net polesqty 16
Match shuttlesqty 120
Training shuttlesqty 40
Spare badminton racketsqty 12
Racket coversqty 12
Spare gripsqty 24
Grip bandqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 8
Competition whistlesqty 8
Competition table numbersqty 8
Spare net tapeqty 2
Athletic tapeqty 6

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 4
Changing room cloakroomsqty 2
Coat racksqty 4
Clothes hangersqty 80
Buffet tablesqty 3
Tablecloth coversqty 10
Coolersqty 4

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 120
Reusable coffee cupsqty 80
Reusable platesqty 100
Reusable cutleryqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving tongsqty 8
Coffee potsqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4
Water jugsqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Kitchen knivesqty 4
Cutting traysqty 8
Ice packsqty 16
Glovesqty 2

Equipment

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Bluetooth speakersqty 2
Microphone
Laptop
Printer
Charging stationsqty 2

Decorations

Entrance bannersqty 2
Direction arrowsqty 12
Stage sign
Table numbersqty 10
Name stickersqty 100
Markersqty 12
Pensqty 30
Clipboardsqty 10
Prize trophiesqty 6
Medalsqty 24
Ribbonsqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 8
Waste sorting binsqty 4
Broomqty 3
Dustpan and brushqty 3
Mop setsqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6
Hand soap dispensersqty 4
Toilet brushesqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Towelsqty 12
First aid kit

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 3 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Lemon - 6 pieces
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Still mineral water - 12 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Coffee milk - 2 bottles
- Sparkling water for cordial - 6 bottles
- Fruit squash - 2 bottles
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Wholemeal sandwich bread - 8 loaves
- White casino bread - 6 loaves
- Multigrain rolls - 60 pieces
- Mini wraps - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Cucumber - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 6 bags
- Red onion - 1 kilo
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Olives - 2 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Pesto sauce - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Currant buns - 50 pieces
- Apples - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Mandarins - 5 kilos
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Carrots - 3 kilos
- Mini cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Student mix - 3 kilos
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Brownies - 60
- Gluten-free crackers - 4 packs
- Gluten-free sandwiches - 12 pieces
- Vegan spread - 1.5 kilo
- Allergen stickers - 1 sheet
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Parchment paper - 1 roll
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sanitary cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Hand sanitizer gel - 4 bottles
- Paper hand towels - 6 packs

Tips

Allow at least one match shuttle per scheduled match, then add 20–30% as a buffer for damaged or lost shuttles. Keep training shuttles separate so match supplies do not run out early.
Bring one spare racket for every 8–10 players, plus spare grips and grip band. Check racket condition and grip security at least one day before the tournament.
Prepare one scoreboard and one set of competition table numbers for each active court. Keep extra score sheets or match cards at the competition table rather than on the courts.
For a tournament lasting more than 3 hours, plan two reusable drinking glasses per person if washing is unavailable. Provide separate reusable coffee cups and keep coffee pots or thermos flasks filled in batches.
Set up one refreshment area with buffet tables, serving platters and serving tongs before matches begin. Put coolers out at least 30 minutes before the first break so drinks are cold when players finish.

Frequently asked questions

How many badminton shuttles do I need for a tournament?: Start with one match shuttle per scheduled match and add 20–30% extra. For 40 matches, that means at least 48–52 match shuttles, plus separate training shuttles for warm-ups.
How many spare badminton rackets should I bring?: Bring one spare racket for every 8–10 registered players, with at least two spares for a small tournament. Check them 24 hours before the event and pack spare grips in case handles become slippery.
How many scoreboards and table numbers are needed?: Use one scoreboard and one competition table number for every court in use. If six courts run simultaneously, prepare six of each and keep one additional scoreboard available as a backup.
How much drinkware is needed for a badminton tournament?: Allow two reusable drinking glasses per person for an event without on-site washing, plus one reusable coffee cup per coffee or tea drinker. For 50 players, prepare about 100 drinking glasses and 50 coffee cups.

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