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A home darts setup on a budget: what to buy first
Building a darts setup at home on a budget: why the board comes first, where cheap is fine, where it costs you more, and an upgrade path that wastes nothing.
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Complete home darts setups
Starting from a bare wall? A complete setup needs four things that work together: the board, protection for the wall, a light and a throw line at the right distance. This page explains how to plan them as one, sized for a standard bristle board.
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Wall-mounted or free-standing?
- Wall-mounted setups (cabinet or surround, light and mat) are the most solid choice for a room where the board can stay. The board hangs at a fixed 1.73 m and does not move when darts land.
- Free-standing stands carry the board, a surround and often a light on a frame or tripod. They suit rented homes, garages and rooms where you cannot drill, and they fold away. Choose a stand with a wide, stable base and set it to the regulation height.
What a complete setup should include
A bristle board, protection for the wall around it, a light that removes shadows and a clear throw line at 2.37 m. Darts are personal, so many players bring their own. Our checklist in How to set up a dartboard at home goes through each step, and A home darts setup on a budget shows where to spend and where to save.
Plenty of setups go up in December and January, while the World Darts Championship is on at Alexandra Palace. The 2026/27 tournament runs from 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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Setup
How to set up a dartboard at home, step by step
Set up a dartboard at home in eight steps: choosing the wall, fixings, board height, wall protection, lighting, the oche at 2.37 m and protecting the floor.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for a complete home darts setup?
A bristle board, a surround or cabinet to protect the wall, a light that removes shadows from the board, an oche mat or throw line at 2.37 m, and darts. The board goes 1.73 m from the floor to the centre of the bull.
Is a dartboard stand stable enough for steel-tip darts?
A good stand is, as long as it has a wide base and stands on a level floor. Set the board to 1.73 m, keep the legs fully opened and avoid placing it where people walk behind it.
How much room do I need for a darts setup?
Allow about 3 m from the wall to behind the throw line and roughly a metre of clear space either side of the board. The regulation throw is 2.37 m from the face of the board, and you need space to stand behind the line.