What You Need for a Paintball Tournament

A paintball tournament needs more than markers and paintballs. You also need enough protective gear, team identifiers, field equipment, refreshments and a simple setup for registration and scoring. Check what the venue supplies before buying anything, especially markers, masks, air tanks and paint. Use your confirmed player count to calculate food, drinks, tableware and spare batteries, then pack everything early enough to handle missing or damaged equipment.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Paintball markersqty 40
Paintball masksqty 40
Breast padsqty 40
Protective glovesqty 40
Air cylindersqty 40
Paintball pelletsqty 8000
Team bibsqty 40
Field flagsqty 4
Conesqty 20
Scoreboardsqty 2
Stopwatchesqty 3

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 50
Party tentsqty 2
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Drinking glassesqty 50
Coffee cupsqty 30

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 3
Kitchen knivesqty 3
Food warmersqty 4

Equipment

Water jugsqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Megaphone
Batteriesqty 12

Cleaning

Broomqty 2
Floor squeegee
Bucketsqty 3
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Litter pickersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Kaiser rolls - 50 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 40 pieces
- Beef hot dogs - 30 pieces
- Vegetarian hot dogs - 10 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 10 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 10 pieces
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 3 pieces
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Red cabbage - 2 jars
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Fried onions - 3 bags
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 canister
- Paprika powder - 1 container
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Snack mix - 3 bags
- Muesli bars - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Spa Blauw - 80 bottles
- Spa Rood - 30 bottles
- Cola - 30 cans
- Coke Zero - 30 cans
- Sinas - 20 cans
- Ice tea - 20 cans
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Mints - 1 box
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Toilet paper packs - 2 rolls

Tips

Plan paintballs by player and game format, then add a reserve for breaks, missed shots and damaged paint. Keep the extra cases dry and separate from food and drinks.
Prepare one complete safety setup for every player: a mask, chest protector and gloves. Bring a small number of spare gloves and check every mask before registration opens.
Give each team a different vest colour and prepare matching field flags, cones and scoreboards. Pack these in one clearly labelled box so setup does not delay the first match.
Allow at least two drinks per player for the first hour, then add water for the rest of the day. Fill coolers before leaving and keep separate water jugs available at the field.
Count plates, cutlery, cups and coffee cups against the final guest list, adding at least 10% extra. Pack serving utensils, cutting boards, kitchen knives and warming trays with the catering supplies, not with field equipment.

Frequently asked questions

How many paintballs do I need per player for a tournament?: Start with the amount specified by the field or competition format, then add a 10–20% reserve per player. The exact total depends on the number and length of games, so confirm the field’s consumption estimate before ordering.
How much food and drink should I buy for a paintball tournament?: For a full-day tournament, plan lunch plus snacks and at least two drinks per player for the first hour, followed by regular water refills. Buy 10% extra plates, cutlery and cups so a larger final turnout or accidental loss does not create a shortage.
What paintball equipment should I bring myself?: Confirm venue equipment at least 7 days before the tournament. If the venue does not provide it, arrange one marker, mask, chest protector, gloves and air supply per player, plus spare batteries and replacement equipment.
When should I buy supplies for a paintball tournament?: Order paintballs and reserve equipment at least 7 days ahead, and complete the food and drink shop 1–2 days before the event. Pack field markers, safety gear and scoring supplies the evening before so the venue can open without last-minute shopping.

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