Before the game could start, every player had to have a few standard things. Each player had to have a Broomstick between his or her legs. As protection, they had to wear a Quidditch helmet, Goggles, shin, knee and arm guards, and gloves. The different Quidditch positions required different equipment. For example, Beaters carried bats and Keepers wore protective head and chest gear. Each player had to wear the uniform of their team in an official match, so they could see who is with who. An uniform consisted of a cape and jersey. Each team's robes had their own colours and either logos or insignia. They had a special meaning to the team and their fans.
Most of the players in Great Britain bought their equipment at Quality Quidditch Supplies, in Diagon Alley, London.

The game was played with three types of balls: the Golden Snitch, Quaffle and Bludger.