What you need for a badminton tournament

This badminton tournament shopping list covers the equipment, furniture, catering supplies and practical gear needed to run match day smoothly. Check the venue’s existing badminton nets, poles, scoreboards and chairs before buying or hiring anything. Plan refreshments around the number of players, officials and spectators, and allow extra cups, plates and shuttles for replacements. Place prize orders and confirm equipment availability at least two weeks before the tournament.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 50
Dressing tablesqty 8
Clothes racksqty 2

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 4
Net polesqty 8
Badminton racketsqty 24
Shuttlesqty 120
Scoreboardsqty 8
Game clocksqty 8
Referees' chairsqty 8
Medalsqty 12
Trophiesqty 3

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Speaker
Wireless microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving spoonsqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Serving traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 4

Decorations

Competition banner
Tableclothsqty 6
Name badgesqty 50
Directional signsqty 8
Winner ribbonsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning glovesqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea bags - 100 pieces
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Coffee creamer - 2 packs
- Spa Blauw - 6 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 4 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 3 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Sandwich rolls - 60 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cream cheese - 4 tubs
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snacks - 3 bags
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 50 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Disposable cups - 100 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 packs

Tips

Plan one racket and at least three shuttles per active court, plus a spare set for every four courts. Check shuttle type and quantity before match day, since replacements are easy to overlook.
Prepare one scoring station for each court with a scoreboard, game clock and referee’s chair. Print extra competition forms—at least 10% more than your expected number of matches.
Set up a registration table with a laptop, printer, extension cords and power strips. Test the printer and microphone at the venue at least one day before the tournament.
For refreshments, provide two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person per additional hour. Chill drinks in coolers before players arrive and keep water accessible near the courts.
Count serving equipment separately from guest tableware: serving trays, spoons, cutting boards and knives are often forgotten. Put tablecloths, cups, plates and cutlery at the catering table before opening registration.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a badminton tournament?: For each active court, you need a net, two net poles, scoreboards, game clocks and a referee’s chair. Plan for at least three shuttles per court in play, plus spare rackets and shuttles for equipment failures.
How many badminton shuttles do I need for a tournament?: Start with three shuttles per active court and add one spare set for every four courts. A tournament with six courts therefore needs at least 18 shuttles in play and six additional shuttles as replacements.
How much food and drink should I buy for a badminton tournament?: Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour and one more per person for each following hour. Buy snacks for the number of registered players, officials and spectators, with roughly 10% extra for late arrivals and larger appetites.
When should I order badminton tournament prizes and supplies?: Order prizes, medals and any hired equipment at least two weeks before the tournament. Check the shopping list and test technical equipment one day before the event, then chill drinks and prepare catering supplies on the morning itself.

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