What to Buy for a Judo Tournament

A judo tournament needs more than mats and medals. You will need equipment for weigh-ins, scoring and refereeing, plus tables, chairs, power supplies and a basic refreshments setup. Plan quantities from the number of competition areas, registered judoka and volunteers rather than buying one complete set by default. The list below covers the practical items that are easy to overlook, especially spare clothing, connectors, batteries and extension leads.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Judo matsqty 80
Mat edgeqty 20
Mat connectorsqty 80
Scoreboardsqty 4
Game clocksqty 4
Scaleqty 2
Judo beltsqty 20
Red and white ribbonsqty 20
Spare judo uniformsqty 4
Conesqty 12
Training bandsqty 12
Referee whistlesqty 6

Furniture

Registration tablesqty 3
Jury tablesqty 4
Catering tablesqty 4
Chairsqty 120
Clothes racksqty 4
Waste binsqty 8

Equipment

Laptopqty 2
Printer
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Sound system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Megaphone
Rechargeable batteriesqty 12
Power banksqty 2

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Coolersqty 4
Serving plattersqty 12
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Bread basketsqty 6

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 150
Reusable platesqty 120
Cutlery setsqty 120
Coffee cupsqty 80
Tea glassesqty 40
Serving spoonsqty 8

Cleaning

Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Disinfectant sprayqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Paper towel dispensersqty 4
First aid kitsqty 2

Decorations

Race number signsqty 4
Directional signsqty 10
Stage ribbonsqty 6

Lighting

LED work lightsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Still mineral water - 120 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 60 bottles
- Apple juice - 12 cartons
- Orange juice - 12 cartons
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Lemonade - 8 bottles
- Coffee - 8 packs
- Decaffeinated coffee - 2 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Coffee cream - 4 boxes
- Sandwiches - 180 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 tubs
- Young cheese - 5 kilogram
- Cooked ham - 4 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 3 kilograms
- Vegetarian spread - 3 kilograms
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kilograms
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Apples - 100 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Grapes - 8 kilograms
- Muesli bars - 150 pieces
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Salted pretzels - 8 bags
- Wholegrain biscuits - 10 packs
- Gluten-free crackers - 4 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Ice cubes - 10 bags
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 4 packs
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer gel - 6 bottles
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes
- Bandages - 4 boxes
- Cold packs - 12 pieces
- Sports tape - 6 rolls

Tips

Count competition areas before ordering judo mats, mat edges and connectors. Each area needs a complete, firmly joined surface, with enough edge protection to prevent gaps around the outside.
Prepare scoring and referee equipment for every active mat: scoreboards, game clocks and referee whistles. Keep at least one spare whistle and check every clock before the first bout.
Set up the weigh-in station with a scale, registration table, laptop and printer. Bring spare paper and power access so registration or certificates do not stop when the printer is moved.
Pack backup power before event day. Extension cords, power strips, rechargeable batteries and power banks are easy to forget, while laptops, microphones and clocks may all need charging in the same hour.
Plan refreshments around the timetable rather than the full day. Use coffee machines, kettles and thermos flasks for the staff area, and provide enough tables, chairs, waste bins and clothes racks for the expected flow of competitors and spectators.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a judo tournament?: At minimum, prepare judo mats with edges and connectors, scoreboards, game clocks, a scale, referee whistles and registration equipment. Add belts, ribbons, spare uniforms, certificates and prizes for the planned competition format.
How many judo mats do I need for a tournament?: Use one complete mat setup for each competition area running at the same time. Count the areas in the match schedule, then include matching mat edges and connectors for every setup rather than ordering loose replacement pieces only.
What should I bring for judo tournament registration?: Bring one registration table per check-in point, plus a laptop, printer, extension cord and power strip for each active workstation. Pack the registration materials and test the printer at least one day before the tournament.
How early should I prepare the tournament equipment?: Check and sort the equipment at least 48 hours before doors open. Charge batteries and power banks the night before, and assemble or inspect the mats, scoring gear and scale before competitors arrive.

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