What to buy for a badminton tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than nets and rackets. You also need enough shuttles, scorekeeping supplies, refreshments, serving equipment and clear signs for players moving between registration, courts and catering. Check quantities against your participant list and tournament format before shopping. Arrange prizes, printed competition cards and participant badges before the final week, so the event day is not slowed down by last-minute printing or missing materials.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Registration tablesqty 2
Catering tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 80
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Badminton netsqty 8
Net polesqty 16
Competition racketsqty 24
Shuttlesqty 120
Scoreboardsqty 8
Field marking tapeqty 4
Spare gripsqty 24
Towelsqty 20
Medalsqty 24
Winner's cupsqty 8

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Microphone
Portable speaker
Power banksqty 3

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Serving traysqty 8

Decorations

Tournament banner
Directional signsqty 8
Tableclothsqty 6

Office

Name badgesqty 80
Pensqty 30
Clipboardsqty 10
Notepadsqty 10
Printer paperqty 2
Cash box

Safety

First aid kit
Ice packsqty 4

Cleaning

Cleaning bucketsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Broom setsqty 2
Microfiber clothsqty 20

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea bags - 100 pieces
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 10 trays
- Spa Rood - 4 trays
- Sports drink - 6 trays
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Mixed nuts - 3 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Bananas - 60 pieces
- Apples - 60 pieces
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Mini rolls - 100 pieces
- Cheese slices - 3 kilos
- Ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Cucumber - 10 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan at least one competition racket and several spare rackets for each active court. Keep spare grips and extra shuttles at the registration or equipment desk, rather than leaving players to search for them.
Buy or prepare enough shuttles for the full match schedule, plus a reserve pack for damaged or lost shuttles. The exact number depends on match length and whether players keep the used shuttles.
Match cups, plates and cutlery to the registered headcount, then add roughly 10% extra for spills, volunteers and unexpected guests. Use coolers and thermos flasks so drinks remain available throughout the tournament.
Prepare one scoreboard or scorekeeping setup for every court in use, and keep field marking tape nearby for quick repairs. Pack extension cords, power strips and power banks before loading the laptop, printer and sound equipment.
Print competition cards, participant badges, directional signs and the match schedule before event day. Put the signs up before registration opens, and keep a small supply of blank paper and tape for schedule changes.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a badminton tournament?: For each active court, provide a badminton net, net poles, scorekeeping equipment and enough rackets and shuttles for the format. Add spare grips, towels and field marking tape, then check the equipment at least 3 days before the tournament.
How many badminton shuttles do I need for a tournament?: There is no single number because it depends on the number of courts, matches and shuttle quality. Start with the match schedule, estimate the shuttles used per match, and add at least 20% as a reserve.
How much food and tableware should I buy for a badminton tournament?: Use the confirmed participant and volunteer count as your base for catering, cups, plates and cutlery. Add about 10% extra, and finalize the order at least 3 to 5 days before the event.
What should I prepare for badminton tournament registration?: Set up registration tables with the participant list, printed badges, competition cards and the published match schedule. Have the laptop and printer ready at least 30 minutes before registration opens, with a backup power bank available.

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