A brief history of the scorebug (and why we're obsessed)
How the scorebug went from a graphic one TV boss called the stupidest thing he'd ever seen to the little bar on every broadcast, plus the styles we rebuilt.
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Tutorials, product updates, and tips for live sports broadcasting.
We're live on Product Hunt today
ScoreLayer is on Product Hunt. Here's the story behind the tool, what it does for grassroots sports streams, and how you can come and say hi.
Read →Basketball is here: three scoreboard overlays for your stream
ScoreLayer now supports basketball with three overlay styles, a game clock, team fouls with automatic bonus, and timeout rules for FIBA, NBA, and NCAA.
Read →How to stream a football game: the complete matchday checklist
A practical guide to streaming grassroots football, from cameras and internet to OBS settings, scoreboard overlays, testing, and the final pre-kickoff checks.
Read →New overlay: the ESPN 2018 scorebug for football
A new bottom-right football scorebug modelled on the classic ESPN college look: team-colour panels, accent-colour timeouts, and a touchdown celebration.
Read →How to Set Up a Soccer Match on ScoreLayer: A Complete Game-Day Guide
A click-by-click guide to running a soccer match on ScoreLayer, for commentary streamers and full broadcast producers alike, with a game-day checklist and rehearsal tips.
Read →Sprucing up the soccer overlay for the round of 32
World Cup upgrades to the soccer overlay: a GOAL celebration, a bigger broadcast-scale scorebug, second-half added time, and instant style switching.
Read →Pre-game countdown timer: build anticipation before kick-off
ScoreLayer now shows a live countdown to kick-off in your OBS stream before the game starts. Set the time, flip to Pre-game mode, and your viewers see exactly how long until game time.
Read →New Overlay: World Cup 2026 Scorebug
A new soccer overlay style inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcast. Flat, modern, and built for the moment.
Read →Two New Soccer Scorebugs for the World Cup
Celebrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two new soccer overlay styles: Fox Soccer, for the modern look, and 94 Classic, for the purists. Both available now.
Read →New Sports: Tennis and Pool Are Now Live
ScoreLayer now supports tennis and pool/snooker with dedicated overlay styles built for each sport's specific scoring needs.
Read →Why Live Scoreboards Change the Viewer Experience for Grassroots Sports
A look at why on-screen scores transform amateur sports streams from raw footage into compelling broadcasts — and how accessible the technology has become.
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