Want to take your OBS livestream to the next level with a real-time sports scoreboard overlay? Whether you’re streaming soccer, basketball, tennis, or any other sport, adding a professional overlay via a simple browser link is easier than ever.
In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to use a browser-based scoreboard service like OBScoreboard to create your overlay and integrate it seamlessly into OBS — no downloads, no complicated setup. All you need is a URL and a few quick settings, and your stream will look like a pro broadcast in minutes.
Step 1: Create Your Soccer Scoreboard Overlay on OBScoreboard
First, head over to OBScoreboard.com and sign up for an account. (If you already have one, simply log in.)
Once inside your dashboard:
- Click on “Create New Overlay”.
- Add a title such as “Man United vs Chelsea”, select “Soccer” from the list of available sports, and optionally add a game description.
Step 2: Add Overlay to Live Stream
- Select the scoreboard overlay style that you want to add to your live stream and add click “Add Overlay“.
Step 3: Next configure your stream by adding Team Names, Colours and other settings.
- Go to the team section and select or create new teams.
- Add colours.
- Make sure the half length is correct.
- If you need to change the scoreboard position, click the edit position icon in the scoreboard layer.
- Click Update once your teams have been selected.
Step 4: Click go live
- Once you have configured your scoreboard, click Go Live in the top right-hand corner of the OBScoreboard Dashboard.
Step 4: Click “Copy Stream Link”
- Next you’re going to click copy stream link and paste this into OBS.
Step 5: Initiate adding the browser source to OBS by clicking the + icon in the sources section and then click “Browser”
Step 6: Paste the link that you copied in Step 4, and change the width to 1920px and height to 1080px and then click OK. 
Step 7: Your scoreboard overlays are now configured in OBS.
You can then go back to OBScoreboard to update scores, add more overlays such as team formations or lower thirds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a soccer scoreboard overlay to OBS?
You can add a soccer scoreboard to OBS by using a browser-based tool like OBScoreboard. Simply create your scoreboard inside your OBScoreboard dashboard, click “Go Live”, copy the stream link, and paste it into OBS as a Browser Source. Set the width to 1920 and height to 1080, and your overlay will appear instantly.
Do I need to download anything to use OBScoreboard with OBS?
No, nothing needs to be downloaded. OBScoreboard is fully browser-based, so all you need is the URL it generates. You paste that link into OBS, and your scoreboard appears straight away.
Can I update the score in real time while streaming?
Yes. Once your overlay is live in OBS, you can update the score, timer, team colours, and other settings directly inside the OBScoreboard dashboard. The changes update instantly on your live stream without needing to refresh anything.
Can I control the scoreboard from my phone?
Absolutely. OBScoreboard lets you update scores and settings from any device, including your phone. This is especially handy if you’re pitchside or managing the stream solo.
How do I change the team names or colours after adding the overlay?
Just go back to your OBScoreboard dashboard. Update team names, colours, the current half, or any other settings, then click “Update”. OBS will reflect the changes automatically.
Why is my scoreboard not showing up in OBS?
The most common reasons are:
• You didn’t click “Go Live” in the top right hand corner.
• The link wasn’t copied correctly
• The Browser Source width/height isn’t set to 1920×1080
• The source is behind other layers in your OBS scene
Re-paste the link, check your dimensions, and drag the source to the top of the layer list if needed.
Can I use this with sports other than soccer?
Yes. OBScoreboard supports American football, rugby, GAA, basketball, tennis, padel, pickleball, pool, darts, and more. You simply select the sport when creating the overlay.
Can I add more than just a scoreboard?
You can. OBScoreboard also includes team formations, lower thirds, announcement bars and more. All of these can be added to the same stream link.
Does the overlay work with other streaming software besides OBS?
Yes. Any platform that supports Browser Sources will work. This includes vMix, Streamlabs, Wirecast, and even hardware devices like YoloBox.
Do I need a powerful PC to run a scoreboard overlay?
No. Because the scoreboard is rendered in the browser, your computer barely uses any extra resources. If OBS can run on your machine, the overlay will run fine too.
Can I move the scoreboard to a different position?
Yes. Inside OBScoreboard, click the position icon in the scoreboard layer. You can drag it around, snap it to corners, or place it anywhere on the pitch view that suits your broadcast.
Will the scoreboard keep working if I lose internet connection?
If OBS has already loaded the overlay once, it will continue displaying it. However, live updates (like score changes) won’t come through until your connection is restored, but this will also mean your stream has gone down so it’s a lose lose.
Can two people control the scoreboard at the same time?
Yes. You can share the remote control link so another person can update scores while someone else operates OBS. It’s ideal for clubs with media volunteers helping during matches.