How high should a dartboard be?

The centre of the bullseye should be 173 cm from the floor. That’s the regulation height used in pubs, clubs and competitions. Measure to the bullseye itself, not to the bottom of the dartboard or cabinet. To double-check, measure diagonally from the bullseye to the back edge of the throw line at floor level. It should read 293.4 cm.

How far should the throw line be from a dartboard?

The throw line, or oche, sits 237 cm from the face of the dartboard. Measure along the floor from a point directly below the board’s face, not from the wall behind it. That distance is the same for steel-tip darts at home and in competition, so practice at home carries straight over to playing at the pub or club.

How much space do I need for a dartboard at home?

Allow about 3 metres of clear floor in front of the dartboard. That covers the 237 cm throw distance plus room for the player to stand behind the line. Keep the space clear of walkways, doors and glass. Also leave space to the side for players waiting their turn, out of the line of throw.

Why use a dartboard cabinet?

A dartboard cabinet frames the board and has doors that close over it when you’re not playing. The surround also takes stray darts that would otherwise hit the wall. With the doors shut, the board stays out of sight, so the room looks tidy rather than like a games corner. You can browse cabinets alongside the rest of our games room range.

How do I hang a dartboard on the wall?

Use a solid wall where possible, and check for cables and pipes with a detector before drilling. Use wall plugs that suit your wall type, then fix the board or cabinet so the bullseye centre sits at 173 cm. Pull a dart out after a few throws to check the board stays firm and doesn’t shift.

Where is the best place to put a dartboard?

Away from doors, walkways and anything glass. A garage, games room or the end wall of a long room all work well, as long as you have about 3 metres of clear floor in front of the dartboard. Good lighting helps too: a light above the board, or one on each side, cuts out the shadows that make it hard to read the board.

Dartboards & Dartboard Cabinets

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A dartboard is one of the easiest ways to turn a spare wall into a games area. It doesn’t need much room, it fixes straight to the wall, and anyone can pick up a set of darts and play.

This range covers dartboards and dartboard cabinets for the games room, garage, shed or home bar. A cabinet frames the board and has doors that close over it when you’ve finished playing, so the wall stays tidy between games and the area around the board is less exposed to stray darts.

Getting the set-up right matters more than most people expect. The regulation height puts the centre of the bullseye 173 cm from the floor, and the throw line (the oche) sits 237 cm back from the face of the board. Set it up to those measurements and practice at home will match what you face at the pub or club.

Further down this page you’ll find help with measuring up, fixing a board to the wall, and keeping a bristle board in good shape.

Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees.

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Electronic Dartboard with LED Digital Score Board 27Games Storage Cabinet - from HOMCOM

HOMCOM Electronic Dartboard with Storage Cabinet, 27 Games and Scoreboard

£68.99

vidaXL Electric Dartboard with Darts Black Polypropylene - from vidaXL

vidaXL Electric Dartboard 51cm with Darts and Polypropylene

£70.99

vidaXL Professional Dart Set with Dartboard Sisal Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Wall Mounted Dartboard Set with Wired Sisal and 6 Steel Tip Darts

£50.99

Electronic Dartboard LED Digital Score 27 Games with 12 Soft Darts Ready-to-Play - from HOMCOM

HOMCOM Compact Electronic Dartboard with 27 Games and Digital Scoring

£38.99

SPORTNOW Bristle Dartboard with Cabinet, 6 Steel Tip Darts, Cabinet - from SPORTNOW

SPORTNOW Bristle Dartboard Set Black Wood Cabinet with 6 Steel Tip Darts

£67.99

vidaXL Professional Dartboard Surround Ring EVA - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Surround Ring 71cm with Wall Protection and Foam

£39.99

vidaXL Professional Dart Set with Dartboard and Cabinet Sisal Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dart Cabinet 45cm with Sisal Board, 2 Doors and Steel Darts

£108.99

vidaXL Professional Dart Set with Dartboard and Surround Sisal Steel - from vidaXL

vidaXL Sisal Dartboard 45cm with 6 Steel Tip Darts, Surround Ring

£89.99

Electronic Dartboard Set 26 Games and 185 Variations with 6 Darts - from Unbranded

Unbranded Electronic Dartboard 44cm with 6 Darts and 26 Games

£39.99

vidaXL Electric Dartboard 43cm with Darts and Automatic Scoring

£32.99

HOMCOM Dart Board Set, Electronic Dartboard with LED Digital Score Display, Soft Tip Darts, 27 Games, Speaker Sound - from HOMCOM

HOMCOM Electronic Dartboard Foldout Cabinet with 12 Darts and 27 Games

£44.99

Electronic Dartboard 26 Games,185 Variations with 6 Darts Ready-to-Play - from Unbranded

Unbranded Compact Electronic Dartboard with 26 Games, 6 Darts and Display

£27.99

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet White 56 x 12 x 63 cm Engineered Wood - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 63cm with Storage, Doors and Engineered Wood

From £33.99

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet HOORN White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 54cm with Engineered Wood and Linear Pattern

From £31.99

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet White 56 x 12 x 53.5 cm Engineered Wood - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 56 x 12 x 54cm with Engineered Wood, Doors

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet ARNHEM White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 53.5cm with Engineered Wood and Linear Pattern

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet ZWOLLE White 52.5 x 10.5 x 57.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 57.5cm with Engineered Wood and Linear Pattern

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet ALKMAAR White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Modern Dartboard Cabinet 54cm with Engineered Wood and White

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet HAARLEM White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 53.5cm with Storage and Engineered Wood

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet BREDA White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 53.5cm with Double Doors and Slim Profile

From £31.99

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet EDE White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 54cm with Slim Storage and Engineered Wood

From £31.99

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet UTRECHT White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 53.5cm with White, Wood and Linear Pattern

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vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet DELFT White 52.5 x 10.5 x 53.5 cm - from vidaXL

vidaXL Dartboard Cabinet 53.5cm with Engineered Wood and Doors

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Measuring up

You need more floor length than wall space. Allow 237 cm from the face of the board to the throw line, then at least another 60 cm or so behind it for the player to stand and step back. In practice, that’s roughly 3 metres of clear floor in front of the board.

Width is less of an issue. A clear strip about the width of a doorway is enough for one player, but leave space at the side for whoever is waiting their turn, and keep everyone out of the line of throw.

To check your board is set up correctly, measure diagonally from the centre of the bullseye to the back edge of the oche at floor level. On a regulation set-up, this should come to 293.4 cm.

Fixing it to the wall

A solid wall is best, as it holds the fixings firmly and takes the knocks of darts landing. Before drilling, run a detector over the wall to check for cables and pipes, and use wall plugs that suit your wall type.

Measure the 173 cm height to the centre of the bullseye, not the bottom of the board or cabinet. It’s an easy mistake to make, and it puts every throw out.

Where to put it

Don’t hang a dartboard near a doorway, a walkway or anything glass. Someone walking in mid-throw is the most common accident at home. Garages, games rooms and the end wall of a long room all work well.

Lighting makes a bigger difference than you might think. A light above the board, or one on each side, cuts down shadows so you can see where your darts have landed. A strip of carpet or a mat under the board also protects darts that bounce out and saves the floor.

Looking after a bristle board

Bristle boards are made from compressed fibres that close up again after each dart is pulled out. Keep the board dry, as water makes the fibres swell. Hang it away from radiators and direct sunlight too, since heat dries the fibres out. If your board’s number ring comes off, turn the board now and then so the 20 and treble 20 don’t wear out first. Twist darts out gently rather than yanking them.

A dartboard pairs well with bar stools and a drinks trolley from our home bar range.

Delivery and returns

Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.

Frequently asked questions

How high should a dartboard be?
The centre of the bullseye should be 173 cm from the floor. That’s the regulation height used in pubs, clubs and competitions. Measure to the bullseye itself, not to the bottom of the dartboard or cabinet. To double-check, measure diagonally from the bullseye to the back edge of the throw line at floor level. It should read 293.4 cm.
How far should the throw line be from a dartboard?
The throw line, or oche, sits 237 cm from the face of the dartboard. Measure along the floor from a point directly below the board’s face, not from the wall behind it. That distance is the same for steel-tip darts at home and in competition, so practice at home carries straight over to playing at the pub or club.
How much space do I need for a dartboard at home?
Allow about 3 metres of clear floor in front of the dartboard. That covers the 237 cm throw distance plus room for the player to stand behind the line. Keep the space clear of walkways, doors and glass. Also leave space to the side for players waiting their turn, out of the line of throw.
Why use a dartboard cabinet?
A dartboard cabinet frames the board and has doors that close over it when you’re not playing. The surround also takes stray darts that would otherwise hit the wall. With the doors shut, the board stays out of sight, so the room looks tidy rather than like a games corner. You can browse cabinets alongside the rest of our games room range.
How do I hang a dartboard on the wall?
Use a solid wall where possible, and check for cables and pipes with a detector before drilling. Use wall plugs that suit your wall type, then fix the board or cabinet so the bullseye centre sits at 173 cm. Pull a dart out after a few throws to check the board stays firm and doesn’t shift.
Where is the best place to put a dartboard?
Away from doors, walkways and anything glass. A garage, games room or the end wall of a long room all work well, as long as you have about 3 metres of clear floor in front of the dartboard. Good lighting helps too: a light above the board, or one on each side, cuts out the shadows that make it hard to read the board.
How do I look after a bristle dartboard?
Keep a bristle dartboard dry and away from radiators and direct sunlight. Water makes the fibres swell, and heat dries them out. If the number ring comes off, turn the board now and then so the most-used segments wear evenly. When you pull darts out, twist them gently instead of yanking, which keeps the fibres closing up properly.
Can I buy dartboards from Bossy Cat?
Yes. Our Dartboards range includes white engineered wood dartboard cabinets from vidaXL, with doors that close over the board. Delivery is free on all orders to UK mainland addresses and arrives in 3-5 working days, with no hidden fees. If you change your mind, you can return your order, but the return postage is paid by you.