What to Buy for a Darts Tournament

A darts tournament needs more than boards and darts. You also need reliable scoring supplies, clear lane markings, enough tables and chairs, and a simple setup for registration and refreshments. Use the number of players and lanes to scale quantities: each active lane needs its own board, mat, lighting and scoring station. Buy or gather backup equipment before the player list closes, because missing darts, power leads or board fittings can delay the first match.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Professional dartboardsqty 8
Dartsqty 8
Spare dartsqty 16
Dart matsqty 8
Dartboard lightingqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 8
Whiteboardsqty 2
Whiteboard markersqty 12
Squeegeesqty 4
Measuring tapesqty 4
Oche tapeqty 4
Spare sign fastenersqty 4

Furniture

Tablesqty 12
Chairsqty 80
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 8

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 6
Speakersqty 2
Microphone
Power banksqty 4

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 120
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 60
Pitcherqty 4

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Serving traysqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12
Corkscrewqty 2
Bottle openersqty 4

Decorations

Tournament banner
Tableclothsqty 12
Prize display

Lighting

Light Stripsqty 4

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Floor squeegee
Bucketsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 4 bottles
- Beer - 8 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 packs
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Peanuts - 6 bags
- Snack nuts - 6 bags
- Mixed snacks - 5 bags
- Mini sausage rolls - 100 pieces
- Mini cheese buns - 80 pieces
- Mini pizza slices - 80 pieces
- Vegetable spring rolls - 60 pieces
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Mini rolls - 100 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Back ham - 1,5 kilogram
- Vegetarian spread - 6 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan one complete equipment set per active dart lane: one professional dartboard, one dart mat, one scoring board, one set of lighting and enough darts for the players using that lane. Keep at least one spare set of darts available.
Buy or bring reserve darts and a spare board mounting solution before the tournament day. Damaged flights, loose points or a failed fitting are easy to overlook and can stop a lane completely.
Prepare one registration table with a laptop, printer and extension lead, then add a power strip if several devices need charging. Keep power banks available so registration and schedule updates do not depend on one socket.
Allow one score table beside every active lane and provide whiteboard markers and erasers for score changes. Print the match schedule before opening the venue, rather than trying to distribute it while players are checking in.
Set out reusable glasses, plates, cutlery, coffee cups, pitchers, coolers and serving trays before drinks arrive. Match the number of glasses and plates to the expected attendance, and place waste bins near the refreshment area and seating.

Frequently asked questions

How many dartboards do I need for a darts tournament?: You need one dartboard for each lane running matches at the same time. For example, four simultaneous matches require four boards, four mats and four scoring stations; keep one spare mounting solution ready.
How many darts should I buy for a darts tournament?: Provide enough darts for every player who may be throwing on a lane, plus reserve darts for damaged or missing pieces. A practical minimum is one complete set per player in the current match and at least one backup set per lane.
What scoring equipment is needed for a darts tournament?: Each active lane needs a scoreboard or whiteboard, whiteboard markers and an eraser. Prepare the score stations before players arrive and bring extra markers, because dry or missing markers can hold up every match.
When should I buy supplies for a darts tournament?: Check the shopping list when registration closes and shop at least 2–3 days before the tournament. Test the boards, lights, extension cords, power strips and printer no later than the day before setup.

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