Practice match shopping list

A practice match needs more than footballs and a match ball. Plan the field-marking supplies, spare equipment, changing-room items and refreshments before match day, so one missing cable, pump needle or serving bowl does not delay setup. This checklist covers the practical items to buy or bring, from cones and bibs to cups, coolers and thermos flasks. Use the player and volunteer numbers to adjust quantities, especially for drinks, snacks and seating.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Footballsqty 6
Match ballqty 2
Conesqty 30
Marker conesqty 30
Training bibsqty 20
Spare shoelacesqty 6
Ball netqty 2
Hand pumpqty 2
Ball pump needleqty 6
Measuring tape
Field marking cart
Field marking paintqty 2
Reserve netsqty 2

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 30
Competition table
Clothes racksqty 2
Party tentqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 100
Platesqty 80
Cutlery setsqty 80
Coffee cupsqty 40
Small bowlsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 6

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Kettlesqty 2
Coffee machinesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Thermos flasksqty 4
Megaphone

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Bread knivesqty 2
Serving tongsqty 4
Measuring cupsqty 2
Bottle openersqty 3
Ice packsqty 12

Lighting

LED lampsqty 4
Battery lanternsqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 3
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Ice tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 packs
- Orange juice - 4 cartons
- Sports drink - 48 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Mints - 1 box
- Coffee creamer - 2 tubs
- Coffee cups - 50 pieces
- Stirrers - 100 pieces
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Tortilla chips - 3 bags
- Salted peanuts - 2 bags
- Spiced nuts - 2 bags
- Cheese cookies - 3 packs
- Mini Sausages - 4 packs
- Cheese cubes - 2 kilogram
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Ice cubes - 8 bags
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 packs
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Bring at least one hand pump and two spare ball pump needles. Check them before leaving; a pump without a working needle is useless when several footballs need air.
Allow two to three reusable cups per person if you are not washing them during the match. Add plates, cutlery sets and small bowls for snacks, plus serving platters for shared food.
Take two extension cords and power strips for coffee machines and kettles, but confirm the venue’s available sockets first. Pack thermos flasks so hot drinks remain available during the match.
Pack spare shoelaces for at least two players and check the ball net before transport. These small items are easy to forget and difficult to replace once teams are at the field.
Bring field marking paint, a field marking cart, measuring tape and marker cones together in one setup kit. Check reserve nets before match day and include them if the goals or nets are not guaranteed to be ready.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a practice football match?: Bring footballs, one match ball, cones, marker cones, training bibs, a ball net, a hand pump and spare pump needles. Pack spare shoelaces and reserve nets if the venue does not provide them.
How many cups and plates do I need for a practice match?: Plan two to three reusable cups per person for the first serving period, plus one plate and one cutlery set per person who will eat. Add extra small bowls and serving platters for shared snacks.
When should I buy drinks and prepare the snacks?: Buy drinks and shelf-stable snacks at least one day before the match. Chill the drinks several hours before arrival, and prepare perishable snacks on match day so they stay fresh.
What do I need to set up coffee at a practice match?: Bring a coffee machine or kettle, coffee cups, thermos flasks, extension cords and power strips. Check the power supply at least one day ahead and keep hot drinks away from the playing area.

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