What to Buy for a Badminton Tournament

A badminton tournament needs more than rackets and shuttles. You will need enough equipment for every court, plus supplies for registration, scoring, refreshments, prizes and minor injuries. Check quantities against your number of courts and players before shopping. Items such as scoreboards, extension cords, serving ware and first aid supplies are easy to overlook and often needed before the first match starts.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Registration tablesqty 2
Catering tablesqty 3
Chairsqty 60
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Badminton racketsqty 32
Shuttlesqty 120
Badminton netsqty 6
Net polesqty 12
Field marking tapeqty 6
Scoreboardsqty 6
Whistlesqty 6
First aid kit
Towelsqty 12

Equipment

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

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 4
Pitchersqty 6
Serving traysqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 100
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 60
Serving spoonsqty 8

Decorations

Competition bannersqty 2
Stage ribbonsqty 3
Name badgesqty 60

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 2
Trash bag holdersqty 6

Catering

Medalsqty 12
Winner's cupsqty 3
Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Orange juice - 3 cartons
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Sandwiches - 80 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumber - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Butter - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Snacks - 4 bags
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Gluten-free rolls - 8 pieces
- Vegan spreads - 4 tubs
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Coffee filters - 2 packs

Tips

Plan at least one racket and several shuttle tubes per active court, with spare rackets and shuttles available for breakages or lost feathers. Check every racket and net before tournament day.
Prepare one registration setup with a table, chairs, badges, printed forms and a laptop or printer. Have the final participant list ready at least 24 hours before play begins.
For refreshments, provide enough reusable cups, plates and cutlery for the full participant list plus volunteers. Two to three drinks per person during the first hour is a practical starting point.
Bring one scoreboard and whistle for each court in use, plus field marking tape and spare pens for score sheets. Test the microphone, speaker, printer and extension cords before doors open.
Keep the first aid kit, towels and waste bins visible rather than storing them in a back room. Set out coolers, thermos flasks, pitchers and serving trays before registration begins so volunteers do not leave the courts during matches.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a badminton tournament?: For each court, prepare badminton nets, net poles, rackets, shuttles, a scoreboard and a whistle. Add field marking tape, spare equipment and a first aid kit for the venue.
How many badminton shuttles do I need for a tournament?: Plan several shuttle tubes per active court, then add at least one spare tube per court for damaged or lost shuttles. The exact amount depends on match length and whether you use feather or plastic shuttles.
What catering supplies are needed for a badminton tournament?: For every participant and volunteer, provide a reusable cup, plate and cutlery set, with extra servings available. Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour and prepare coffee machines, kettles and thermos flasks in advance.
When should I buy badminton tournament supplies?: Order prizes, medals and any special equipment at least two to three weeks before the tournament. Buy drinks and other perishable catering items one to two days before the event, after the final participant list is confirmed.

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