What you need for a badminton tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than nets and shuttlecocks. Plan equipment for every court, spares for damaged gear, and a clear setup for registration and scoring. You will also need practical supplies for volunteers, refreshments, signs and printed competition documents. Use the quantities below as a starting point, then adjust them to the number of courts, players and match rounds in your schedule.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 8
Badminton postsqty 16
Competition racketsqty 24
Spare racketsqty 8
Shuttlesqty 150
Field marking tapeqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 8
Whistlesqty 8
Competition tablesqty 8
Pencil cases for refereesqty 8
First aid kit
Ice packsqty 6

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 60
Clothes racksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 70
Cutlery setsqty 70
Coffee cupsqty 40

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Serving traysqty 6
Tongs and serving spoonsqty 6

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Portable speaker

Decorations

Round tableclothsqty 8
Tournament banner
Name badgesqty 60
Directional signsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Broom and dustpanqty 2
Mop setsqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea assortment - 80 sachets
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salsa sauce - 3 jars
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Pretzels - 3 bags
- Mini cucumbers - 3 packs
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 trays
- Carrots - 2 bags
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Wraps - 60 pieces
- Sliced chicken breast - 1.5 kilo
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Plain hummus - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Apples - 4 kilos
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Diet-friendly snack bars - 20 pieces
- Paper napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Hand sanitizer gel - 4 bottles
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes

Tips

Allow at least 3 shuttlecocks per court for each match round, plus one spare tube for every 4 courts. Shuttles wear out quickly, especially during a full day of play.
Prepare 1 scoring set per court and keep 1 spare set at the competition desk. Pencils, scoreboards and whistles are easy to overlook until the first match starts.
Bring 1 spare racket for every 8 registered players, with at least 2 available overall. A broken string or forgotten racket should not delay a match.
Plan 2 reusable cups per person for a full-day tournament, and add 10% extra for volunteers and replacements. Chill drinks before participants arrive and keep additional supplies in coolers.
Print 1 match sheet per scheduled match, plus 10% extra, and prepare name badges for every participant and volunteer. Pack extension cords, power strips and printer paper before leaving for the venue.

Frequently asked questions

How many shuttlecocks do I need for a badminton tournament?: Start with 3 shuttlecocks per court per match round, then add one spare tube for every 4 courts. For example, 4 courts running 5 rounds need at least 60 shuttlecocks, plus spare stock.
How many badminton rackets should I bring for a tournament?: Ask players to bring their own rackets, then provide 1 spare racket for every 8 registered players and at least 2 in total. This covers forgotten or damaged rackets without holding up the schedule.
What refreshments do I need for a full-day badminton tournament?: Plan about 2 drinks per person for the first hour and 1 drink per person for each additional hour, with extra water for active players. For food, allow 2 snack portions per person and add 10% for volunteers.
When should I prepare the badminton tournament supplies?: Check the shopping list 7 days before the tournament and buy non-perishable supplies at least 3 days ahead. Set up equipment, signage, registration materials and refreshments 60–90 minutes before the first match.

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