Streaming Valorant without a scoreboard overlay means your viewers are constantly typing "What's the score?" in chat. A clean overlay showing round scores, team names, and match context keeps people watching instead of asking.
Here's how to set one up.
What You Actually Need in a Valorant Overlay
Valorant is round-based and team-based, so your overlay needs to show two things clearly: which team is which, and the round count. Everything beyond that is optional but useful.
The essentials
- Team names and colors — viewers need to tell the teams apart at a glance
- Round score — the most-asked question in any competitive stream chat
- Map name — context for viewers who tune in mid-match
Nice to have
- KDA stats — kills, deaths, assists for individual players
- Economy info — helps viewers understand eco rounds and buy decisions
- Agent icons — shows team composition for viewers who know the game
- MVP tracking — Valorant's ACS (Average Combat Score) factors in damage, first kills, and objective plays beyond raw kill counts
The key: keep it minimal. A cluttered overlay during a Valorant clutch round is worse than no overlay at all.
Types of Overlays
Static image overlays
Pre-designed templates you drop into OBS as an image source. They look good and take seconds to set up, but you'll need to manually update scores — which means alt-tabbing or having a second person handle it.
Good for: casual streams, one-off matches, or if you just want the aesthetic.
Live-updating scoreboards
Software-based overlays that update in real time via a browser source. You change the score on your phone or laptop, and it appears on stream instantly. No alt-tabbing, no interrupting gameplay.
Good for: regular streaming, tournament coverage, or any match where you want to focus on playing or casting.
Full production suites
Dedicated broadcast software with scene switching, replay tools, and integrated scoring. This is what esports tournament organizers use — powerful but complex and expensive.
Good for: organized tournaments with dedicated production crews.
Setting Up a Valorant Overlay with KeepTheScore
KeepTheScore gives you a live scoreboard overlay you can control from your phone while playing or casting.
The control panel has three sections: a live preview of what viewers see, score controls (tap to update), and customization options for team colors, names, and logos.
Add the display URL as a browser source in OBS, Streamlabs, or any streaming software that supports browser sources. Position the overlay where it won't cover the Valorant HUD — top center between the two team score bars, or bottom corners.
You can share admin access with a dedicated scorekeeper using the "Share Admin Link" button. They update scores from their phone while you play.
Tips for Valorant specifically
- Place the overlay above or below the in-game HUD — Valorant already shows round score at the top, so consider placing your overlay at the bottom with additional info (team names, map, series count)
- Use team colors that contrast — if both teams pick similar agent compositions, color-coding the overlay helps viewers track who's winning
- Update between rounds, not during — Valorant has natural pauses between rounds that are perfect for score updates
Beyond Overlays: Making Valorant Streams Watchable
A scoreboard overlay is the minimum. What actually keeps Valorant viewers around is context. Call out economy rounds. Explain why a team is saving. Point out when someone's on a hot streak. The overlay gives viewers the numbers — you give them the story.
If you're streaming tournaments or scrims, consider using a Stream Deck for physical button control. One tap to update scores without looking away from the game.
Common Questions
"How do I add a Valorant scoreboard overlay to my stream?"
Add a browser source in OBS or Streamlabs pointing to your scoreboard's display URL. Position it where it won't block gameplay — top center or bottom corners work well. The overlay updates live as you change scores.
"Can I display my Valorant rank on stream?"
Valorant's API doesn't support direct rank integration. You can add a manual text element in OBS with your current rank, or create a custom scoreboard on KeepTheScore that includes rank info.
"Where can I find free Valorant stream overlays?"
Free templates are available on sites like Nerd or Die and OWN3D. For a live-updating scoreboard you control from your phone, KeepTheScore has a free tier.
"What information should a Valorant overlay show?"
At minimum: team names, round score, and map. For competitive streams, add KDA stats and economy info. Keep it minimal — a cluttered overlay distracts from gameplay.
"Can multiple people control the scoreboard during a tournament?"
Yes. KeepTheScore lets you share an admin link so a dedicated scorekeeper can update while you focus on casting or playing. Works from any phone or laptop.
