Features of Keepthescore
Keepthescore is an online platform for creating digital sports scoreboards. Perfect for live streaming, venue displays, and real-time sports scoring with game clocks and professional features.
Core Features
Display Options
Fullscreen mode, multiple layouts per sport (Wide, Narrow, Centered, Stacked, Bug overlays), team names and logos. Watermark removal available.
Control Options
Mobile-optimized control panel, separate control and display URLs, touch-friendly buttons, preset values, timer controls, quick period advancement.
Audio & Timing
Buzzer sounds, timer warnings, score change sounds, celebration animations. Game clocks (count up/down), period timers, shot/play clocks, timeout timers, stoppage time.
Streaming Features
OBS/Streamlabs browser source compatible, chroma key support, multiple display URLs, real-time sync.
Sports Types
Basketball
Full-featured basketball scoreboard with professional game management. Includes game clock with countdown, shot clock (24/30 seconds), period tracking (1-4 + OT), team fouls with bonus indicators, timeouts, possession arrow, and 3-pointer animations. Multiple layouts available.
Used by: Youth leagues, school teams, recreational leagues, streaming
View basketball scoreboard →Tennis
Professional tennis scoring with set and game tracking, traditional scoring (15-30-40-Game), automatic deuce/advantage handling, tiebreak support, serve indicators, and match history. Configurable for best of 3 or 5 sets.
Ideal for: Club tournaments, school matches, coaching sessions
View tennis scoreboard →Baseball/Softball
Complete baseball scoreboard with innings (1-9+), runs/hits/errors, ball/strike count, outs display, bases occupied indicator, at-bat info, pitch count, and home run animations.
Perfect for: Little League, high school baseball, recreational softball
View baseball scoreboard →Football (American)
American football scoreboard with quarter tracking, game clock, play clock (40/25 seconds), down and distance, possession, timeouts, touchdown animations, and score by quarter.
Used in: Youth football, flag football, high school games
View football scoreboard →Soccer/Football
Soccer scoreboard with match timer (count up), half-time management, stoppage time, period display, goal animations, possession indicator, and custom message area.
Helps with: Club matches, school soccer, futsal, tournaments
View soccer scoreboard →Volleyball
Volleyball scoring with set tracking (best of 3/5), rally scoring to 25, win by 2 rule, serve indicator, timeout tracking, set history, and side switch reminders.
Perfect for: School volleyball, beach tournaments, recreational leagues
View volleyball scoreboard →Hockey
Ice hockey scoreboard with period timer (countdown), period tracking (1-3 + OT), shots on goal, penalty tracking with time remaining, power play indicators, goal animations, and penalty shootout mode.
Used by: Youth hockey, roller hockey, street hockey leagues
View hockey scoreboard →Pickleball
Specialized pickleball scoring with unique rules. Game to 11, 15, or 21 points with win by 2. Server number display (1 or 2), side out tracking, serve position indicators. Singles or doubles mode with match play support (best of 3 or 5).
Perfect for: Recreational games, club tournaments, league play
View pickleball scoreboard →Badminton
BWF standard badminton scoring with rally scoring to 21. Best of 3 games, win by 2 (capped at 30), serve indicator, interval breaks at 11 points, match timer, and game history display.
Used in: Club tournaments, recreational play, coaching sessions
View badminton scoreboard →Wrestling
Amateur wrestling scoreboard with period timer (2-3 minutes), period tracking, score display for both wrestlers, riding time tracking, technical superiority indicators, and match classification display.
Ideal for: School wrestling, club matches, tournaments
View wrestling scoreboard →Squash
Professional squash scoring with PAR to 11 or traditional to 9. Best of 3 or 5 games, serve indicator, and game/match ball indicators.
Perfect for: Club matches, tournaments, coaching
View squash scoreboard →Lawn Bowling
Lawn bowls scoreboard with end tracking, score per end display, running totals, jack position indicator. Supports singles, pairs, triples, or fours format.
Ideal for: Club competitions, tournaments, social bowling
View lawn bowling scoreboard →Esports Score Overlay
Professional esports score overlay for gaming tournaments. Customizable team names, score tracking, match/map counter, stream-ready layouts with clean design optimized for OBS, Streamlabs & Twitch.
Perfect for: Gaming tournaments, streaming, online competitions
View esports score overlay →Universal Timer
Multipurpose timer for any sport or activity. Countdown or count-up modes, customizable duration, large clear display, start/stop/pause/reset controls, audio alerts at zero.
Used for: Training sessions, timed events, presentations
View universal timer →Multiteam
Scoreboard for tracking 2-20 teams simultaneously. Individual team scores, period/round tracking, fouls and timeouts per team, possession indicators. Flexible for any sport.
Perfect for: Tournaments, multi-team competitions, relay races
View multiteam scoreboard →Multisport
Generic scoreboard adaptable to various sports. Game timer (count up or down), score tracking, period/half display, possession indicator, fouls and timeouts, goal animation.
Ideal for: Custom sports, new games, unique rulesets
View multisport scoreboard →Technical Capabilities
Platform Features
Real-time synchronization across all devices, no app installation needed (browser-based), automatic saves, mobile-first responsive design, offline resilience with reconnection, multi-language support, accessibility features, print-friendly views.
Integration Options
OBS/Streamlabs browser source, social media sharing, QR code generation.
Free vs Pro Features Summary
Free Features
- All 16+ sport scoreboards
- Real-time scoring and updates
- Game clocks and timers
- Mobile control panel
- Multiple display layouts
- OBS/streaming compatibility
- Sharing and QR codes
- Basic customization
- Audio alerts and buzzer sounds
Pro Features
- Remove all advertisements
- Upload team and player logos
- Custom team colors and branding
- Advanced customization options
- Priority email support
- Commercial usage rights
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Keepthescore mobile-friendly?
Yes, all scoreboards and control panels are fully responsive. The interface automatically adapts to phones, tablets, and desktops with touch-optimized controls.
How many players can I add?
Free accounts support up to 200 players per board. Pro accounts remove advertisements and allow image uploads, custom colors, and other premium features.
Can multiple people update the same board?
Yes, share the admin URL with multiple scorekeepers. All updates synchronize in real-time across all users.
Does Keepthescore work offline?
Keepthescore requires internet for real-time sync but handles temporary disconnections gracefully, syncing changes when reconnected.
Can I customize the appearance?
Yes, choose from 40+ themes, 15+ fonts, custom colors, and layouts. Pro users can upload logos, remove ads, and apply custom CSS.
How do I use Keepthescore with streaming software?
Add your scoreboard URL as a browser source in OBS/Streamlabs. Scoreboards support transparency and chroma key for professional overlays.
What sports does Keepthescore support?
Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey, Pickleball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Wrestling, Squash, Lawn Bowling, Esports, Universal Timer, and Multiteam scoreboards.
How do I display my board in full-screen mode?
You can display your public board in full-screen mode by double-clicking the background of your board. Leave full-screen mode by pressing the ESC key or double-clicking again.
Are there sound effects?
You can enable sound effects for when scores are added or subtracted. They are off by default and must be switched on. To do so, click on "SETTINGS", go to ENGAGEMENT and then click the checkbox for Sound Effects.
How can I share this board with others?
Your board has a unique link, which you can copy or share via QR code. Click on the SHARE button in the control panel to access sharing options including preview, copy link, and QR code generation. The QR code can be downloaded and printed for physical events.
Not all players fit on the screen, what can I do?
Enable "auto-scrolling" to automatically scroll through players every few seconds. Click on the SETTINGS button, then on the "Engagement" tab to find the auto-scrolling option.
How can I delete a board?
Go to your dashboard where you'll see a list of boards. Each board has a trash icon button on the right side. Click this button and confirm to delete the board permanently.
How do I let someone else keep score?
Share the scorekeeper link with another person. Click "Share scorekeeping link" in the controls panel. You can copy the link, generate a QR code, or preview what they'll see. They can control scores instantly but can't change the setup.
Where is the public-facing view of the scoreboard?
The "display scoreboard" is the public view for spectators. Click "Open Display Scoreboard" at the top to access it. Double-click anywhere on the display to toggle fullscreen. For streaming, add the display URL as a browser source in OBS.
How do I add scores to a team (not individual players)?
Click the ADD SCORES dropdown and select "Add team scores". Choose the team and enter the score amount. Team-only scores are tracked separately but included in the team's total - perfect for bonuses, penalties, or collaborative achievements.
Getting Started with Keepthescore
Keepthescore is free to start with no registration required. Create your first sports scoreboard in seconds and share it immediately. Pro features are available for users who need advanced customization, team logos, or commercial use.