Scoreboard overlays for live streaming software

In the evolving world of digital sports broadcasting, adding live scoreboard overlays into streaming content has become much easier. It is done using a so-called "web overlay".

Using web-overlays instead of desktop software

Web overlays offer several advantages over legacy desktop software:

• They provide greater accessibility and flexibility, as they can be used on various devices without the need for specific hardware or operating systems (Windows or MacOS).
• scorekeeping can be delegated to someone who is located outside of the streaming studio. All they need is a device with an internet connection and a browser! You can easily share access via a link or QR code.
• Software updates and maintenance are painless.
• Web overlays often offer more seamless integration with streaming platforms and enable real-time updates and customizations directly from the web.

How does it work?

There are 3 basic steps to getting it working.

1. Create the scoreboard on Keepthescore.com.
2. Obtain the overlay URL.
3. Add the overlay URL into your streaming software as a web overlay.

See the posts below for detailed step-by-step instructions.