Ready at the venue
Generate control, display, and OBS links after creating a match. Scan with a phone and start scoring.
Multi-sport live scoreboard
Online scoreboards for small events and live crews
Create a match, control it from a phone, and send the scoreboard to a screen or OBS. Built for basketball, football, badminton, table tennis, and general events without dedicated hardware.
Start in 30 secondsPhone scoringOBS overlay
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HomeTIGERS86
Shot clock14
AwayWAVES98
BonusTimeout 2-1Powered by scoreboard.best
Phone controller
TimeoutFoulPossessionShot clock
Broadcast-ready graphics
Use score bugs, lower thirds, LED boards, and transparent overlay mode directly in live production.
Simple by default, pro when needed
Basic mode stays clean. Basketball Pro adds team fouls, bonus, rosters, and free-throw tracking.
How it works
No hardware setup. One link runs the match.
The scorer controls the match from a phone while the display link renders on a venue screen or live stream. The same match can be shared with remote operators.
01Choose sport and template
02Generate control QR code
03Score from phone, sync to screen
04Copy OBS transparent link
Sports
One system for many event formats
Keep common scoring lightweight, then unlock deeper rule workflows only where they matter.
Basketball
Score, period, game clock, shot clock, possession, fouls, and timeouts.
Soccer / Football
Score, half, match clock, stoppage time, cards, and substitutions.
American Football
Score, quarter, game clock, possession, down, and yards to go.
Badminton
Points, sets, server, side changes, and simple timeout tracking.
Table Tennis
Points, sets, server, game point prompts, and fast scoring.
Volleyball
Points, sets, server, rotations, and timeouts.
Baseball
Runs, inning, outs, balls, and strikes for baseball broadcasts.
Hockey
Score, period, clock, penalties, and shots for hockey games.
Lacrosse
Score, quarter, game clock, penalties, and possession.
Tennis
Sets, games, points, and server for singles or doubles.
Basketball Pro
Advanced tools stay in pro mode
Regular users see a clean scoreboard. Basketball events can enable pro mode for fouls, bonus, technicals, rosters, and free throws.
School leagues and club gamesClub scrimmagesSmall tournaments and eventsOBS broadcast graphicsTemporary venue scoreboards
Basketball Pro
For schools, clubs, event crews, and live scorekeepers.
- Basic mode is the default
- Pro mode only appears for basketball
- Ready for paid team templates later
Launch with a scoreboard people can actually share
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Scoreboard.best free to use?
Yes. You can create a match and use the control, display, and OBS overlay links for free. No registration or credit card is required to start.
Do I need an account or to install anything?
No. Everything runs in the browser. You open a link on your phone to control the scoreboard and a link on the venue screen or OBS to display it.
Can I control the scoreboard from my phone?
Yes. After creating a match you get a QR code. Scan it with a phone to open the control panel and score live, with changes syncing to every display.
Does it work with OBS and streaming software?
Yes. Copy the transparent OBS link into a browser source. Our templates keep a transparent background so the scoreboard sits cleanly over your live stream.
Which sports and formats are supported?
Basketball, soccer, American football, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, tennis, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, water polo, pickleball, squash, wrestling, esports, plus a generic scoreboard and a universal timer.
Can I show it on a big screen or projector?
Yes. Open the display link fullscreen on a venue screen or projector. It scales to any resolution and stays readable from a distance.
How to create a scoreboard in 30 seconds
- Choose a sport and templatePick the sport you are playing and a layout that fits your screen or stream.
- Scan the control QR codeThe scorer scans the QR with a phone to open the live control panel.
- Score from your phone and syncEvery point, foul, and clock change updates on all display links instantly.
- Copy the OBS transparent linkPaste it as a browser source in OBS for a broadcast-ready overlay.