What you need for a boxing match

A boxing match needs more than gloves and a ring. This shopping list covers the equipment used between bouts, at ringside and in the changing rooms, including safety gear, timing tools, paperwork, furniture and awards. Plan one water bottle and one towel per boxer, then add spares for delays or damaged equipment. Check the ring parts, protective equipment and medical supplies before the venue opens so missing items can still be replaced.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Boxing ring
Ring canvas
Ring polesqty 4
Ring ropesqty 4
Corner protectorsqty 4
Boxing glovesqty 12
Head protectorsqty 8
Boxing headgearqty 8
Boxing hand wrapsqty 16
Boxing helmetsqty 8
Body protectorsqty 8
Referee glovesqty 2
Round timer
Bell
Skipping ropesqty 8
Crash matsqty 6
Towelsqty 24
Water bottles for boxersqty 16
Competition formsqty 40
Scorecardsqty 40
Stopwatchesqty 4
Clipboardsqty 6
Conesqty 20
Training matsqty 8
Prize trophiesqty 8
Medalsqty 16

Furniture

Chairsqty 180
Tablesqty 10
Changing room benchesqty 8
Judges' table
Entrance table
Waste binsqty 12

Equipment

Microphonesqty 3
Speakersqty 4
Mixer
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Power banksqty 4

Lighting

LED floodlightsqty 8
Emergency lightsqty 4

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 220
Coffee cupsqty 80
Platesqty 180
Cutlery setsqty 180
Serving spoonsqty 12
Thermos flasksqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Ice cube traysqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Small bowlsqty 20
Serving plattersqty 12
Pliersqty 8
Bottle openersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broomsqty 4
Dustpan and brushqty 4
Cleaning cart
Toilet brushesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee beans - 3 kilo
- Tea bags - 200 pieces
- Black tea - 80 pieces
- Green tea - 40 pieces
- Herbal tea - 40 pieces
- Hot chocolate - 4 liters
- Semi-skimmed milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Sugar - 3 kilos
- Sweeteners - 200 pieces
- Cola - 24 liters
- Cola Zero - 24 liters
- Soda - 18 liters
- Ice tea - 18 liters
- Bitter lemon - 12 liters
- Spa Blauw - 48 liters
- Spa Rood - 24 liters
- Apple juice - 12 liters
- Orange juice - 12 liters
- Lemon juice - 2 liters
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Bitterballen - 600 pieces
- Vegetarian bitterballen - 180 pieces
- Mini cheese soufflés - 300 pieces
- Mini frikandels - 300 pieces
- Flaming bites - 240 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted breadsticks - 6 bags
- Savory nuts - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 5 kilos
- Mini pizzas - 180 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 240 pieces
- White mini bread rolls - 120 pieces
- Brown mini bread rolls - 120 pieces
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 12 heads
- Red bell peppers - 20 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 3 liters
- Ketchup - 3 liters
- Mustard - 2 liters
- Garlic sauce - 2 liters
- Satay sauce - 2 liters
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Mandarins - 6 kilos
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Gluten-free crackers - 6 packs
- Gluten-free mini rolls - 30 pieces
- Vegan wraps - 40 pieces
- Vegan spreadable cheese - 1 kilo
- Nut-free cookies - 60 pieces
- Herb Salt - 2 jars
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Oil - 5 liters
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Garbage bags - 120 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 liters
- All-purpose cleaner - 5 liters
- Toilet cleaner - 3 liters
- Glass cleaner - 2 liters
- Disinfectant wipes - 6 packs
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Kitchen gloves - 4 packs

Tips

Prepare at least one complete set of ring components: canvas, poles, ropes and corner protectors. Check every connection before the first bout rather than discovering a problem during setup.
Provide boxing gloves, hand wraps, headgear and body protectors for each boxer who needs shared equipment, plus spare pairs in common sizes. Gloves and headgear should be checked for damage before weighing and warm-up.
Keep one working bell, round timer and at least two stopwatches at ringside. Test the timing equipment before the first match and keep a backup stopwatch with the officials.
Set out one water bottle and one towel per boxer, with extra bottles and towels for a full programme. Label changing-room supplies so used towels and unopened bottles do not get mixed up.
Prepare scorecards, competition forms, clipboards and pens before the judges arrive. Print enough paperwork for every scheduled bout, then add at least 10% spare copies for corrections or late changes.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a boxing match?: You need a boxing ring with canvas, poles, ropes and corner protectors, plus gloves, hand wraps, headgear, body protectors, a bell and a round timer. Also prepare scorecards, stopwatches, towels, water bottles and crash mats.
How many water bottles do I need for a boxing event?: Plan at least one bottle per boxer, then add 10–20% spare bottles for warm-ups, spills and delays. For 20 boxers, prepare 22–24 bottles.
How many towels should I buy for a boxing match?: Use at least one towel per boxer and keep one spare towel for every four boxers. For 20 boxers, that means 25 towels.
When should boxing equipment be checked?: Complete the first equipment check at least 24 hours before the event, including the ring parts, gloves, headgear, mats and timers. Repeat a final check 60–90 minutes before doors open.

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