Streaming Guide · 6 min read
How to add a basketball scoreboard overlay in OBS & Streamlabs
Broadcasting high school, AAU, or rec-league games on YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook Live? Here is how to addHooperScore's digital boardas a clean, professional live stream scoreboard overlay — completely free.
Step 1: Add a Browser Source in OBS Studio
In your OBS Studio scene, locate the Sources dock at the bottom of the screen:
- Click the + button in Sources.
- Select Browser from the list of source types.
- Name your new source
Basketball Scoreboardand click OK.
Step 2: Configure the Browser Source Properties
In the source properties dialog, configure the following settings:
- URL:
https://hooperscore.com/scoreboard/ - Width:
1920 - Height:
1080 - FPS:
30(or 60 for ultra-smooth digit animations) - Check "Shutdown source when not visible" to conserve CPU when switching scenes.
Step 3: Crop and Position the Score Bug
You only want the score, period, and clocks to appear on your broadcast video, not the entire screen. In OBS:
- Hold down the Alt key (Option on macOS) on your keyboard.
- Click and drag the red bounding box handles around the source to crop out the top navigation and outer margins.
- Position the scoreboard in either the top-left or bottom-center of your broadcast canvas.
- Right-click the source → Transform → Edit Transform to make fine pixel adjustments.
Step 4: Operating the Scoreboard Live
You have two convenient ways to update scores and control the clock during live play:
- Option A (OBS Interact Window): Right-click the Browser Source in OBS and select Interact. A popup window opens allowing you to click buttons or use keyboard hotkeys directly inside OBS.
- Option B (Second Monitor / Tablet): Open hooperscore.com/scoreboard/ on a separate tablet, laptop, or phone at the scorer's table.
Broadcast Operator Hotkeys
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use HooperScore as an OBS browser source for free?+
Yes, 100% free. You can add HooperScore directly as an OBS Browser Source using https://hooperscore.com/scoreboard/ without installing plugins, watermarks, or paying subscription fees.
How do I make the scoreboard background transparent in OBS?+
In OBS Studio, right-click the HooperScore browser source, select Filters, add a 'Color Key' or 'Crop/Pad' filter, or add custom CSS in the browser source properties to isolate the scoreboard card.
How can one person operate the score while broadcasting?+
Interact directly with the browser source in OBS (right-click → Interact) or open HooperScore in a dedicated browser window on a second monitor. Use keyboard shortcuts (Space for clock, 1/2/3 for scores) so you can update scores in real time without taking your eyes off the action.
Does it work with Streamlabs Desktop and vMix?+
Yes. HooperScore works with any streaming software supporting Chromium-based browser sources, including OBS Studio, Streamlabs Desktop, vMix, Wirecast, and Lightstream.
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