Scoreboard

How to Build a Scoreboard Using KeepTheScore

KeepTheScore is a versatile scoreboard provider that offers free and premium plans for various scoreboard needs. Here’s how to set up a sports scoreboard using KeepTheScore.

Get Started with KeepTheScore

• Go to keepthescore.com.
• Choose a plan – Free (5 boards, ads), Standard (20 boards, no ads), or Business (100 boards, full customization).
• Navigate to "My Boards" and click "Create a New Board."

Choose Your Scoreboard Type

• Leaderboard: Track individual scores for multiple players.
• Sports Scoreboard: Designed for team-based sports like football, basketball, hockey, and more.

Customizing Your Scoreboard

• Pick Your Sport – Select football, basketball, hockey, or another sport.
• Preview Your Scoreboard – The live preview allows you to see how it looks before publishing.
• Customize Colors, Fonts & Layout – Adjust backgrounds, fonts, and team colors for a branded experience.
• Add Team Names & Logos – Upload team logos and customize team names.
• Enable or Disable Features – Toggle on/off game details like period, fouls, play clock, or game timer.

How to Display Your Scoreboard Using Play Digital Signage

Once your scoreboard is set up in KeepTheScore, you can integrate it into your digital signage displays using Play Digital Signage.

Get the Scoreboard Link

• Click "Get Scoreboard Link" in KeepTheScore.
• Copy the unique scoreboard URL.

Create a Playlist in Play Digital Signage

• Log in to Play Digital Signage.
• Create a new playlist for your scoreboard.
• Set aspect ratio (16:9 for standard displays, custom dimensions for LED panels).
• Adjust slide duration to "Play this slide forever" so the scoreboard remains active.

Embed the Scoreboard in Play Digital Signage

• Set the background color to black or choose a sports-related image.
• Add the Website Plugin.
• Paste the KeepTheScore link into the website URL field.
• Click “Publish” to make the scoreboard live on your displays.

Your scoreboard is now live and fully functional on your screens!

Enhancing Your Scoreboard with Additional Content

Play Digital Signage allows you to combine your scoreboard with other content for a dynamic, multi-purpose display.

Ideas for Additional Content:

• Advertisements & Sponsorships – Display ads from sponsors, local businesses, or upcoming events.
• Weather & Time – Add a weather widget and real-time clock to keep spectators informed.
• Live Video Feeds – Embed game highlights or replays alongside the scoreboard.
• Social Media Feeds – Showcase Twitter/X updates, fan engagement, and team announcements.

Automating Scoreboards with Scheduling

One of the biggest advantages of digital signage scoreboards is that they can be scheduled to run only when needed.

How to Schedule a Scoreboard in Play Digital Signage:

• Go to Groups & Schedules in Play Digital Signage.
• Set a base playlist (e.g., advertising) for when no games are active.
• Add a scheduled event for the scoreboard to display during game time.

This ensures that your digital signage runs relevant content when needed, switching automatically between a scoreboard and regular signage.

Can I use Keepthescore.com on an LED panel?

Yes, as you have full control of colors and layout in keepyouscore.com all you have to do is create the playlist in the same size as your LED panel, for example, if your LED panel is 800 x 200 use that as a custom aspect ratio when you create the playlist.