Displaying the score during a live YouTube sports stream keeps your audience engaged, updated and watching. Integrating real-time sports data into your OBS stream is quick with the OBScoreboard. You can track time, cards and the score to improve the viewer’s experience.
Let me show you how to set it up.
Understanding OBS and OBScoreboard:
OBS is a free, open-source software that allows you to capture and stream video content in real time. It’s highly customizable, making it a favourite among live streamers.
Thanks to the flexibility of OBS, you can add overlays to your streams like live scores. OBScoreboard is a specialized tool in this department, covering soccer, rugby, tennis, darts and Gaelic football to name a few.
The scoreboard reveals the time, cards and the score for rugby and soccer games. However, it’s more robust for tennis, where tie breaks and match points can be displayed.
How Do I Add A Scoreboard to Live Stream OBS?
1. Setting Up OBS:
- Download OBS: Visit the OBS website and install it on your computer. Windows, MacOS and Linux all support the streaming software.
- Open OBS: Once installed, open OBS to start enhancing your live streams.
2. Integrating OBScoreboard as a Browser Source:
- Add a New Source: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the plus (+) button in the Sources tab, then select “Browser.
- Enter the OBScoreboard URL: Type obscoreboard.com/scoreboard into the URL field. I suggest setting the width to 1000 pixels to ensure the scoreboard fits well within your stream layout.
- Enable Auto-Launch: Remember to include the /scoreboard extension in the URL. This prompts the overlay to automatically launch every time you open OBS, saving you time.
3. Customizing OBScoreboard in OBS:
- Adjust the Scoreboard’s Position: Once the scoreboard appears, I suggest resizing and repositioning it for a better viewing experience. Press and hold down the “Alt” key while dragging the borders to crop it as needed. Ensure that the controls are hidden to avoid displaying them to the viewer.
- Place the scoreboard in Top Left: Drag the scoreboard to the desired location on the screen. I usually place it in the top left to avoid covering any part of the pitch or the action. However, the choice is yours.
- Change Sport: You can switch the scoreboards for different sports instantly. Right-click on the scoreboard name in the Sources tab and select “Interact.” You’ll find the “change sport” button at the top of the control panel, next to the fields for team names.
4. Logging In and Setting Up OBScoreboard:
- Sign In: If you aren’t logged in, interact with the scoreboard, and navigate to the top right of the page. Click the “Sign In” button within the OBScoreboard interface and enter your email address and password. This gives you access to all features, including sport-specific scoreboards.
- Input Teams: Search for two text boxes at the top of the page with “enter Team A and B here.” It’s common practice to assign Team A to the hosts and Team B to the visitors.
- Set Half Length: Press the “change time” button to set the length of each half. You can also choose between the clock counting up from 0 or down from 45 if you’re steaming soccer.
- Add and Remove Cards: Depending on the sport, OBScoreboard allows you to add black, yellow, and red cards. If you’re streaming soccer or rugby, you can right-click to remove the black card
Conclusion:
Integrating real-time sports data into your OBS stream is straightforward for beginner and experienced streamers. Your audience will know the exact score, card count and time remaining, no matter when they tune into the stream. The OBScoreboard is simple to set up and enhances the experience of your viewers to stay engaged in the match from kick-off to the final whistle.
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FAQ:
Can OBScoreboard Be Used For All Sports?
OBScoreboard currently supports soccer, rugby, gaelic football, tennis, darts and pool. There are plans to add more sports in the future, but for now, major European sports are covered.
How Can I Fix Lag Issues With OBScoreboard In OBS?
Ensure your internet connection is stable and that your camera settings are suitable for your internet speed. I find minimizing the number of sources in OBS does speed up the performance.