What to buy for a jiu-jitsu tournament
A jiu-jitsu tournament needs more than competition mats and medals. You also need reliable weigh-in equipment, scoring supplies, clear announcements and enough tables, seating and serving items for a long day at the venue. Plan equipment by competition area and keep spares available for items that can stop a match, such as belts, stopwatches or power connections. This checklist helps you shop for the tournament itself, including the details organisers often leave until the final week.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Sports equipment
- Competition matsqty 120
- Mat edgesqty 24
- Field markingsqty 12
- Scalesqty 3
- Stopwatchesqty 8
- Whistlesqty 8
- Scoreboardsqty 8
- Scorecard holdersqty 8
- Spare beltsqty 12
Furniture
- Tablesqty 12
- Chairsqty 80
- Changing room benchesqty 12
- Clothes racksqty 4
- Waste binsqty 10
Equipment
- Laptopqty 3
- Printerqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 8
- Power stripsqty 8
- Public address microphone
- Speakersqty 2
- Megaphone
- USB sticksqty 3
Tableware
- Reusable drinking cupsqty 160
- Coffee cupsqty 80
- Platesqty 100
- Cutlery setsqty 100
- Serving plattersqty 12
- Serving jugsqty 6
Kitchen
- Kettlesqty 3
- Coffee machinesqty 2
- Coolersqty 6
- Thermos flasksqty 6
- Pliersqty 6
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Knivesqty 6
- Ice packsqty 24
Decorations
- Tournament bannersqty 4
- Directional signsqty 10
- Tableclothsqty 8
- Name badgesqty 120
Lighting
- LED lampsqty 6
Cleaning
- Mop setsqty 3
- Bucketsqty 4
- Broomsqty 3
- Vacuum cleaner
- Cleaning glovesqty 8
- Microfiber clothsqty 20
- Hand soap dispensersqty 6
- Disinfectant sprayqty 6
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Ice packsqty 12
Catering
- Groceries
- Spa Blue - 12 crates
- Spa Rood - 4 crates
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Lemon juice - 2 bottles
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White rolls - 8 loaves
- Young cheese - 4 kilos
- Boiled ham - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast topping - 3 kilos
- Hummus - 2 kilos
- Cream cheese - 2 kilo
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Butter - 2 kilos
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Apples - 12 kilos
- Bananas - 8 kilos
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Muesli bars - 120 pieces
- Currant buns - 80 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Snacks - 8 bags
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Muesli - 4 kilos
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Paper napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Dishwasher tablets - 30 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 12 packs
Tips
- Allow one complete scoring setup for every active competition area: scoreboard, scorecard holder, stopwatch and whistle. Keep at least 2 spare stopwatches and several spare whistles at the officials’ table.
- Measure the hall before ordering or collecting mats. Each competition area needs mats, secure mat edges and visible field markings; loose edges create a trip hazard and can delay the first matches.
- Prepare weigh-in equipment at least 2 hours before the published weigh-in window. Test every scale on a level surface and keep a printed participant list nearby for checking categories.
- Bring backup power for the laptop, printer, microphone and speakers. Pack at least 2 extension cords, 2 power strips and a USB stick containing the match schedule and competition lists.
- For a full-day tournament, count reusable drinking cups, coffee cups, plates and cutlery for the expected catering volume, then add roughly 10% spare. Serving jugs, platters, kettles and coffee machines are easy to overlook when catering is booked separately.
Frequently asked questions
- What equipment do I need for a jiu-jitsu tournament?
- You need competition mats with mat edges and field markings, scales for weigh-ins, stopwatches, whistles, scoreboards and scorecard holders. Also prepare a laptop, printer, microphone, speakers, extension cords and spare belts.
- How many jiu-jitsu mats do I need for a tournament?
- The number depends on the number of matches you need to run at once and the hall layout. Provide one complete mat setup per active competition area, including edges and markings, and confirm the final count before the event week.
- What should I bring for tournament weigh-ins?
- Bring at least one tested scale for each weigh-in station, plus printed registration or category lists. Set up and test the scales 2 hours before weigh-ins start, with a backup scale if the schedule cannot absorb delays.
- How much catering equipment is needed for a jiu-jitsu tournament?
- Count one cup, plate and cutlery set per planned serving, then add about 10% spare. For drinks, provide serving jugs and enough coffee cups for the expected coffee rounds; set up kettles and coffee machines before volunteers arrive.
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