How to Add a Scoreboard to Wirecast
Easily integrate sports scoreboards with Wirecast
Integrating your ScoreboardMax scoreboard overlay with Wirecast is fast and straightforward. In just a few minutes, you'll have a professional, broadcast-quality scoreboard on your live stream. Ideal for streaming football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and more—ScoreboardMax brings a polished, TV-style look to your Wirecast live. Compatible with Wirecast for both Windows and Mac.
Step 1: Set Up the Scoreboard You'll Use with Wirecast
Start by setting up your scoreboard in ScoreboardMax. Choose the sport, customize your team names, colors, logos, and tweak the settings to match your event.
Instructions:
- Log into your ScoreboardMax account
- Go to "Scoreboards" from the navigation menu
- Select an existing scoreboard, or choose "New Scoreboard"
- Select your sport (football, basketball, volleyball, etc.)
- Configure team names, colors, and logos
- Adjust any sport-specific settings as needed
- Save your scoreboard configuration
Pro Tip: Create and save team profiles in advance for quick setup of future scoreboards.
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Step 2: Copy Livestream Embed URL
Navigate to your scoreboard's details page and copy the Livestream Embed URL. You'll need this in the next step to display your overlay in Wirecast.
Instructions:
- A copy button has been provided for your convenience
- You will use this copied URL to paste into Wirecast in the next step
Pro Tip: You can customize the behavior of your scoreboard to meet game rules and your preferences with the "Settings" button in the upper right.
Step 3: Launch Wirecast
Open Wirecast, and select an empty layer without any sources.
Instructions:
- Find or create an open layer in Wirecast
- Move the layer so that it is above your camera sources
Pro Tip: Take a look at your canvas resolution under File > Preferences > Canvas. Note the "Canvas Size for New Documents." You will use this later.
Step 4: Create Web Background Source
After selecting your layer, click the "+" icon and add a new "Web Page" source.
Instructions:
- After selecting your Layer, click on the "+" icon to add a new source
- In the left panel, select "Backgrounds" and in the right panel, select "Web Page"
- Click "OK" to proceed
Step 5: Configure the Web Source
Paste the Livestream Embed URL into the URL field and set your input resolution / width & height.
Instructions:
- Paste the Livestream Embed URL into the "URL" field that you previously copied from ScoreboardMax
- IMPORTANT: Enter the width and height of your video output resolution. This will give you much better results than resizing the scoreboard with your mouse (will prevent blurriness).
- If you do not know your canvas resolution, go to File > Preferences > Canvas. Note the "Canvas Size for New Documents" to get the video width and height.
- Click the "Transparent background" checkbox
- Now, click the new Web source you just created, and click the right arrow below the preview screen to send the scoreboard to the output.
Step 6: That's It — You're Ready to Go!
Your scoreboard overlay should now appear on your stream. You're all set for game time!
Step 7: Control Your Scoreboard
Head back to ScoreboardMax and click the "Scoreboard Control" link to begin updating scores and managing game data.
Instructions:
- You can configure any settings for your scoreboard by choosing "Settings" in the upper right
- At the bottom of the scoreboard controls, you can find a link to tips and instructions on how to control the scoreboard
Pro Tip: You can control the scoreboard from any device that has an internet connection - no need to control from your streaming computer.
Step 8: Invite a Guest Operator (Optional)
Need help running the scoreboard? Invite someone to assist by sharing temporary control — no login required.
Instructions:
- This is particularly useful when you are using volunteer help to operate your scoreboard
- Click the "Share Scoreboard Control" button
- Choose how long you would like to grant access - from a few hours up to a few days
- The guest operator can scan the access QR code from their phone or tablet, or you can share it by text or email
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
Scoreboard Not Appearing
- Verify that you have an active internet connection
- Confirm you've copied the complete Livestream Embed URL correctly
- Try refreshing the browser source (double-click on your scoreboard layer in "Sources", scroll to bottom, click "Refresh cache of current page")
Scoreboard Appears But Doesn't Update
- Make sure that you are controlling the same scoreboard that is configured in Wirecast
- Verify that you have an active internet connection
- Try refreshing the browser source (double-click on your scoreboard layer in "Sources", scroll to bottom, click "Refresh cache of current page")
The Video Area Is Black
- Make sure that the scoreboard web layer is above the video input layer in Wirecast
- Ensure the "Transparent background" checkbox is selected in the web source settings
Positioning or Blurriness Issues
- For best results, do not attempt to manually size the scoreboard by dragging the scoreboard frame
- In the browser source, make sure that the width and height match your canvas resolution. Take a look at your canvas resolution under File > Preferences > Canvas
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Ready to Use Your Scoreboard?
Now that your scoreboard is set up, learn how to control it effectively during your broadcast:
Scoreboard Control Basics
Learn how to use scoreboard controls effectively during live games.
Sharing Controls With Guests
Set up guest access for scorekeepers without requiring accounts.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with efficient keyboard controls.
Advanced Features
Player cards, sponsor rotation, and other features.