For most people, if you wanted to play darts you had to have your board attached to a wall in a room of your house that was at least 3m long and had enough space (and was safe enough) to allow you to play darts. If that wasn’t the case then it was either setting up an outdoor board or heading to the pub or to a mates house to get your darts fix in.
If you were handy enough you could create your own DIY dartboard stand however for most this wasn’t an option until recent years. Coinciding with the recent darts boom has been a flood of darts and dartboard products, of these we have seen quality dartboard stands.
These are easy to set up, light and easy to transport and now dart players aren’t stuck if they don’t have sufficient wall space to set up a dart board. Providing you have a room that allows you to set up your dartboard and oche, you can bring all the excitement of having your own dartboard to your house by using a dartboard stand.
Whilst we go into more detail about dartboard stands in our ultimate dartboard stand guide, below we review 5 of the most popular dartboard stands on the market:
Winmau Xtreme 2 Dartboard Stand
One of the most popular stands on the market (by one of the biggest brands) is the Winmau Xtreme 2 Collapsable Dartboard Stand. This is a reasonably lightweight stand that is easy to set up and quick to get your darts games started.
This stand is made from black tubular steel, tubular steel, and weighs approximately 7.6kg (or approximately 16.8 pounds) which is slightly heavier than most metal dartboard stands. This stand is super easy to transport and with the collapsible design is easy to set up and attach your dartboard to.
The Winmau Xtreme 2 has a four leg base for good stability and even if the ground you are setting up your stand on is uneven this stand will make your dartboard perfectly even. The dimensions for the stand are 15cm x 15cm x 170cm and the telescopic portion of the stand locks in once you’ve extended to the regulation height for your dartboard. .
This stand comes with a carry bag and accessory tray and is a quality (though expensive) portable stand to use for your dartboard. At the price we recommend other dartboard stands on this list.
Unicorn Dartmate Tri-Stand Portable Dartboard Stand
The second of the big two dartboard brands on this list, Unicorn also has a great portable stand to go with their quality dartboards.The portable stand we refer to is the Unicorn Dartmate Tri-Stand Portable Dartboard Stand.
This is another lightweight stand that is also easy to set up and get your games of darts started in quick time. This Unicorn stand is also made from black tubular steel and comes in at a light weight of approximately 4kg (or approximately 9 pounds) which is one of the lightest stands on the market. This stand is also easy to carry and with the collapsible design is easy to set up and attach your dartboard to.
The Unicorn Dartmate Tri-Stand has a three leg base which is very stable and can be adjusted if you are playing darts on uneven ground. The size of this stand The dimensions for the stand are 14 x 6.5 x 7.5 centimeters with an extendable section to get your dartboard up to regulation height.
Not the most expensive dartboard stand on the list but also not the cheapest. For the quality and the price we recommend this dartboard for anyone with a suitable budget looking for a great dartboard stand.
Formula Sports Dartboard Tripod Stand
The first dartboard stand on this list from one of the smaller brands, the Formula Sports Dartboard Tripod Stand may not be made by one of the big boys but definitely packs a punch and is great value for money.
As with all the portable dartboard stands on this list, this stand is made of solid black tubular steel, is easy to carry and to set up and has an expandable section, with a universal dartboard bracket and locking pin to set the stand at regulation height to attach your dartboard to.
The Formula Sports Dartboard Tripod Stand has a solid non-slip tripod base that allows you to keep your stand steady even in unstable ground. This stand is also light, weighing 4kg (approx. 9 pounds), easy to collapse after you’ve finished and very easy to carry.
The dimensions for the stand are 20 x 16 x 102 cm also with an extendable section to get your dartboard up to regulation height.
The Formula Sports Dartboard Tripod Stand is an excellent value for money stand.
Shot Darts Portable Tripod Dartboard Stand
Another dartboard stand on this list from one a smaller brand, the Shot Darts Tripod Dartboard Stand is quite similar to the previous dartboard stand on this list.
Like the above three dartboard stands on this list, the Shot Darts Portable Tripod Dartboard Stand is made of solid black tubular steel, is also easy to carry, is easy to set up/extend the universal dartboard bracket to your dartboard.
This dartboard stand is sturdy and stable with non slip stoppers to keep the stand stable. This stand is also lightweight, easy to collapse after you’ve finished and very easy to carry.
The dimensions for the Shot portable dartboard stand are 129cm x 16cm x 14cm as well as the adjustable middle section that you attach your dartboard to and extend to regulation height.
The Shot Darts Portable Tripod Dartboard Stand is a good quality stand at a reasonable price.
Centrepoint Wood Dartboard Cabinet
While technically not a darts stand (or at least one that is easily portable) and the most expensive stand on this list, the Centrepoint Wood Dartboard Cabinet is a quality cabinet.
The cabinet is made of solid poplar hardwood, is well crafted with a quality elegant finish and weighs approximately 35 kg or 78 pounds. Whilst this cabinet is shipped in a pack it is relatively easy to put together with simple to follow instructions.
The dimensions of this cabinet is 24 x 9.25 x 81 inches and whilst this isn’t portable, it’s a great addition to your room while not having to have your dartboard or dartboard cabinet attached to your wall.
For those looking to bring the excitement of a game of darts to your home but don’t have the room on your wall to attach a dartboard then one of the above 5 dartboard stand/cabinet options is for you. Whilst we recommend either the Formula Sports Dartboard Tripod Stand or the Unicorn Dartmate Tri-Stand Portable Dartboard Stand, any one of these above options is a good investment to your game of darts.