Customizable digital scoreboard for basketball, soccer, and other sports with team scores, timer, timeouts, and fouls tracking. If you’ve ever run a sports event, you know how useful a scoreboard is. Whether it’s a weekend soccer match ⚽, a school basketball game🏀, people want to see the score. That’s where our free online scoreboard comes in. It’s a simple, multisport scoreboard you can use from any device.
You can tailor it for many sports, like volleyball, soccer, basketball but it doesn't work for tennis for example which has a more specific scoring system, increasing the score in 15-30-40 system. Check out ScoreCount if you need a more specific online scoreboard. Check out our online stopwatch if you need to time a race or a lap time.
Just connect it to a projector or TV screen and boom — everyone sees the score. You can even share the final result with a weblink. No app to install, no weird settings. It’s just easy.
Keyboard Shortcuts
S - Start/Stop Timer, R - Reset Timer, P - Next Period, H - Home Score +1, G - Guest Score +1, F - Home Foul, J - Guest Foul, T/Y - Home/Guest Timeout
Features
- Click on the counters to increment them
- Click on the timer to start/stop it
- Click on timeout dots to toggle them (cycles 0-3)
- Click on foul count to increment it (up to max)
- Customize team colors in settings
- Adjust period length and number of periods
- Choose between count up or count down timer
- Set maximum number of fouls allowed
- Directly set scores and fouls using number inputs
- Share scoreboard state via URL
- Copy scoreboard URL to clipboard
- Open scoreboard in new tab
Customization
Use the control panel to:
- Show/hide timer, timeouts, fouls, and period display
- Set period length and number of periods
- Choose timer direction (count up/down)
- Customize team colors
- Show/hide labels
- Set maximum number of fouls
- Directly set team scores and fouls
Why Use an Online Scoreboard?
A scoreboard isn’t just for players — it keeps the crowd involved. It makes your game feel real. Even if you’re just playing at the park, it gives things a pro vibe.
- Displaying the score with a projector or a computer screen is cheaper than investing in a LED panel. 📽️
- No software to install
- Works on laptops, tablets, and phones
- Share the final score with a link
How Does It Work?
Using the scoreboard is as easy as setting a kitchen timer. Here’s how it goes:
- Go to https://date.tools/scoreboard
- Type in your team names, set up game duration, count up or down, etc.
- Keep track of the score during the match
- Project it for your audience or keep it on your screen
- Share the result with a simple link
You can update the score with one click. It’s super responsive. And if your hands are full, let a friend or referee do it from their phone.
Perfect for Schools and Small Tournaments
School sports teachers love this tool. It works on Chromebooks and iPads. There’s nothing to download, and it saves time. At school tournaments, it adds a touch of professionalism, even if you're just taping up a bedsheet as a screen.
If you’re a parent organizing a community event, you can finally avoid that awkward moment when someone says, “What’s the score again?”
Sharing Final Scores Is Easy
Once the game ends, you can share the score with a link. It’s perfect for teams who want to post results on their group chat, Facebook, or website. Just copy the link and send it. No need to screenshot or make a graphic.
Want to make it even more official? Add the link to your team blog or print it on a flyer. People love being able to look back at the results.
Common Questions (FAQ)
Is the scoreboard free to use?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no payment. Just go to the site and start using it.
Does it work offline?
You’ll need an internet connection to load the page. But once it’s open, it’s pretty stable.
Can I use it with a projector or smart TV?
Yes. Just open the scoreboard on a device connected to the projector or TV, and you’re good to go.
Can I save scores for later?
You can share or bookmark the final score with a unique link. But there’s no full history or login system yet.
Is it just for sports?
Mostly, yes. But you could use it for trivia nights, board game tournaments, or anything else with points!
Tips for Best Use
Want to make the most of the scoreboard? Here are a few quick tips:
- Set up a second device to keep track if you’re playing and hosting
- Put your screen in full screen mode for better visibility
- Use a short team name if you’re displaying it far away
- Keep a charger handy if you’re using a phone
By the way, if you’re curious about how scoreboards work or their history, check out this short read on Wikipedia.