What to Buy for a Badminton Tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than rackets, nets and shuttlecocks. Plan supplies for registration, match control, breaks and the closing presentation, so players are not waiting for cups, drinks or score sheets. This shopping list covers the practical items around the courts, reception desk and catering area. Check what the sports hall already provides before buying bulky equipment such as tables, chairs, net poles or power strips.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 40
Reception folding table
Waste binsqty 4
Clothes racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 4
Net polesqty 8
Badminton racketsqty 40
Shuttlesqty 120
Spare shuttlesqty 30
Field markingqty 4
Scoreboardsqty 8
Whistlesqty 6
Game clocksqty 4
Sports towelsqty 12

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 3
Megaphone

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 60
Reusable platesqty 50
Reusable cutleryqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 4
Tableclothsqty 6

Cleaning

Mop setqty 2
Dustpans and brushesqty 2
Cleaning bucketqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Currant buns - 30 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 50 pieces
- Cheese slices - 1 kilo
- Ham slices - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Carrots - 1 kilo
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Napkins - 5 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 2 packs
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Toilet paper - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 4 packs

Tips

Buy more shuttlecocks than the match schedule appears to require: keep a separate supply of spare shuttles courtside so play does not stop when one is damaged or lost.
For drinks, allow two to three servings per participant during the first hour, then roughly one serving per person for each additional hour. Add extra water for referees and volunteers.
Plan one snack and one piece of fruit per participant, plus about 10% extra for volunteers and late arrivals. Reusable plates, cutlery and serving platters prevent a queue at the catering table.
Prepare the reception desk with a folding table, participant list, printed schedule, laptop, printer and extension cords. Check printer paper and ink at least one day before the tournament.
Buy or collect prizes and medals before setup day, and keep them together with the scoreboards and match forms. Lay them out before the opening briefing so the presentation does not delay the final matches.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a badminton tournament?: For each playing court, plan a badminton net, matching net poles, court marking, scoreboards, game clocks and whistles. Also provide rackets, shuttlecocks and a separate supply of spare shuttles; confirm the number of courts and any hall-provided equipment at least 7 days before the event.
How many shuttlecocks should I buy for a badminton tournament?: The number depends on match length, but keep at least 20% extra shuttlecocks beyond your estimated match requirement. For a full-day tournament, a separate backup supply is safer than buying only the exact number calculated from the schedule.
How much food and drink do I need for a badminton tournament?: Allow two to three drinks per person in the first hour, then about one drink per person per additional hour. Plan one snack and one piece of fruit per participant, with 10% extra for volunteers, officials and unexpected arrivals.
What should I prepare for the tournament registration desk?: Set up the reception folding table with the participant list, printed schedule, laptop, printer, power strips, extension cords and pens or match forms. Test the printer and connections at least one day beforehand, then place the desk before participants arrive.

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