What you need for a darts tournament

A darts tournament needs more than dartboards and darts. You need enough scoring equipment for every active lane, reliable spares, registration supplies, and food and drinks for the full session. Plan the room around the number of lanes and matches, then check measurements, power, printing, and prizes before shopping. This list covers the equipment, serving items, signage, and backup supplies that are easy to overlook until players arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 90
Competition tablesqty 8
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 6

Sports equipment

Dartboardsqty 8
Spare dartboard
Oche matsqty 8
Scoreboardsqty 8
Score padsqty 20
Markersqty 30
Spare dart setsqty 8
Reserve flightsqty 40
Measuring tapesqty 2

Equipment

Laptop
Printer
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 8
Portable speaker
Microphone

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 60
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving traysqty 8
Coolersqty 4

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 3
Tableclothsqty 10
Direction signsqty 12
Track number cardsqty 8
Winner's cupsqty 3
Medalsqty 3

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopsqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Bitter lemon - 3 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Beer - 3 crates
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salted peanuts - 3 bags
- Pretzels - 3 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Grapes - 4 tubs
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 100 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Ham - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Cucumber - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 trays
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Butter - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Cleaning sponges - 2 packs
- Hand soap - 4 bottles

Tips

Buy or prepare one score pad, marker, scoreboard, and track number card for each active lane, then add at least one spare marker and score pad. Print the match schedule, participant list, and score sheets before the venue opens.
Check every dartboard and oche mat several days before the tournament. Keep one spare dartboard, spare dart sets, reserve flights, and a measuring tape available so one damaged board or lost flight does not stop a match.
Plan registration as a separate station with a table, chairs, laptop, printer, extension cords, and a power strip. Print a small set of extra participant and score sheets because late corrections are common.
For drinks, use coolers and enough glasses for the expected turnover rather than only the number of players. Chill drinks before opening, and set out plates, cutlery, and serving trays before snacks arrive.
Label every lane with a track number card and use direction signs from the entrance to registration and the playing area. Put waste bins near the tables and serving area, not only beside the exit.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a darts tournament?: For each active lane, prepare a dartboard, oche mat, scoreboard, score pad, marker, and spare dart set. Add at least one spare dartboard, reserve flights, measuring tapes, and extra scoring supplies for the whole tournament.
How many dartboards do I need for a tournament?: Plan one dartboard per active lane. If you expect several matches to run at once, count those lanes rather than the total number of players, and keep one spare dartboard available.
How much printing do I need for a darts tournament?: Print one participant list, one match schedule, and enough score sheets for every scheduled match, plus 10 to 20 percent extra sheets for corrections or damaged pages. Have the printer connected and tested before the venue opens.
What should I buy for food and drinks at a darts tournament?: Prepare drinks, coolers, drinking glasses, coffee cups, plates, cutlery sets, and serving trays, plus snacks for the expected attendance. Chill drinks before opening and set out serving items at least 30 minutes before the first match.

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