OmniScore
Streaming Guide

Best Scoreboard Overlay for OBS: A Practical Checklist

The best scoreboard overlay for OBS is readable, easy to update during the game, and simple to add as a browser source. For small sports streams, a live Viewer page with remote score control is often more practical than manually editing graphics between plays.

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Checklist for OBS scoreboard overlays

  • Readable at the stream resolution and common mobile viewing sizes.
  • Updated from a device other than the production computer.
  • Added through a standard OBS browser source.
  • Easy to refresh before going live.
  • Designed so it does not cover the main action.

Why browser sources work well

OBS browser sources are flexible because they load a live web page directly into the scene. That means the stream operator can keep OBS focused on production while a scorer updates the live board from another device.

Common overlay mistakes

  • Using the control link instead of the Viewer link in OBS.
  • Making the scorebug too small for mobile viewers.
  • Testing the overlay only on the setup computer and not in the actual scene.
  • Letting the stream operator become the only person who can update the score.

FAQ

Does OmniScore require an OBS plugin?

No. OmniScore works through the standard OBS browser source using the board Viewer link.

Can someone else update the overlay?

Yes. Use Shared Control so a scorer can update the board from a phone, tablet, or laptop.