Free Beach Volleyball Scoreboard App
Track Points, Sets to 21 & Tiebreak to 15 in Real-Time — Best of 3
Last updated: April 6, 2026
JudgeMate's Free Scoreboard supports beach volleyball with its own dedicated rules — sets to 21 (not 25 like indoor), tiebreak to 15, best of 3 (not best of 5). Create a board in one tap, track points with +/- buttons, and the system handles set management automatically: win by 2, auto set-end detection, match ends when a team wins 2 sets. Share a live link or QR code with spectators. No account, no app download, completely free.
Step 1 — Create a Beach Volleyball Scoreboard
Creating a beach volleyball scoreboard takes about 5 seconds:
- Go to the Free Scoreboard page on JudgeMate.
- Select Beach Volleyball from the available sports.
- Tap "Create Scoreboard".
The system generates two links:
- An admin link (with a secret token) — your control panel. Bookmark it.
- A spectator link (no token) — what fans and players see.
Important: The admin link is the only way to control the board. Save it to your bookmarks before the match starts.
Why not use the indoor volleyball scoreboard? Beach volleyball has different rules — sets to 21 (not 25), best of 3 (not best of 5). Using the indoor mode means the auto set-end detection will trigger at 25 instead of 21, which is incorrect for beach volleyball. Always select the dedicated beach volleyball option for accurate scoring. For indoor volleyball, see our indoor volleyball scoreboard guide.
No account registration needed. No app download. Works in the browser on any device.
Step 2 — Game Setup
After creating the board, configure the match on the Setup Screen:
Team Names:
- Type up to 20 characters per team.
- Default names are HOME and GUEST — change them to the actual team or player names.
- For beach volleyball, many people use player last names (e.g., "Mol/Sørum" vs. "Cherif/Tijan").
Team Colors:
- Pick from 12 preset colors: red, orange, amber, lime, green, teal, cyan, blue, purple, pink, gray, white.
- Colors appear on the spectator screen as team identifiers.
Start the Match:
- Tap "Start Game" when both teams are ready.
- Spectators see a waiting screen until you tap Start.
- Once started, the board goes LIVE and all score updates appear in real-time.
Take your time in setup — there is no time limit.
Step 3 — Score Controls
The score area is split into two zones:
- Left half — Home team (or Team 1)
- Right half — Guest team (or Team 2)
Each side has:
- A large "+" button to add 1 point.
- A smaller "−" button to subtract 1 point (for corrections).
Key behaviors:
- The score never drops below 0.
- Every tap updates spectator screens instantly.
- Points are tracked per set. When a set ends, both scores reset to 0.
Beach volleyball uses simple +1 scoring — every rally is worth exactly 1 point, just like indoor volleyball.
Tip: The buttons have generous tap targets designed for outdoor use — even with sunscreen on your fingers or sand on the screen, they respond reliably.
No Clock — Same as Indoor Volleyball
Like indoor volleyball, beach volleyball has no game clock. JudgeMate hides the clock controls entirely for beach volleyball:
- No START/PAUSE buttons
- No time display on the spectator view
- No timer to configure
You only interact with the score buttons and set management. This makes beach volleyball the simplest sport to manage in JudgeMate — just add points and the system does the rest.
If you have used JudgeMate for indoor volleyball before, the beach volleyball experience is nearly identical in terms of controls — the only difference is the point targets (21 instead of 25) and number of sets (best of 3 instead of best of 5).
Set Management — 21/15 Points, Best of 3
JudgeMate's beach volleyball scoreboard handles set transitions automatically with the correct beach volleyball rules:
Auto set-end detection: When a team reaches the target score with the required 2-point advantage, a pulsing "End Set" button appears. The targets are:
- Sets 1-2: 21 points (with 2-point advantage)
- Set 3 (Tiebreak): 15 points (with 2-point advantage)
Examples:
- Score is 21-19 → "End Set" button appears (21 with 2+ advantage)
- Score is 21-20 → button does NOT appear (only 1-point lead)
- Score is 22-20 → button appears (22 with 2-point advantage)
- Score is 15-13 in tiebreak → button appears
What happens when you tap "End Set":
- The set score is saved to history (e.g., Set 1: 21-18).
- Both scores reset to 0-0.
- The set counter advances.
- The team that lost the set becomes the server.
- If it is now set 3, the system switches to tiebreak mode (target: 15 points).
Set History Display: Completed sets appear as a running log:
- Set 1: 21-18
- Set 2: 19-21
- Set 3 (Tiebreak): 15-12
Automatic match end: The match ends automatically when either team wins 2 sets (best of 3). The scoreboard transitions to ENDED status. No further points can be added.
Serve Indicator
A yellow dot shows which team is currently serving, visible to both admin and spectators.
How to use it:
- Tap the serve indicator to switch it between teams.
- Switch it whenever the serve changes hands after a side-out.
Automatic behavior:
- When a set ends, the serve indicator automatically switches to the team that lost the previous set.
Beach volleyball serve order: In beach volleyball, each team's two players alternate serving. JudgeMate tracks which team is serving — the individual player rotation within the team is managed by the players themselves.
The serve indicator is particularly useful for remote spectators who cannot see the court, and for tournament officials tracking match progress.
Sharing with Spectators & Display Options
Sharing the live score: Tap the "Share" button to open the share modal:
- QR Code — spectators scan with their phone camera.
- Link — copy and send via any messenger.
- Native share — use your device's share sheet.
The spectator link works on any device — phones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs. No login or app download required.
Font size remote control: As admin, you control text size on all spectator screens:
- A− / A+ buttons adjust font scale (50% to 300%).
- Perfect for projecting the scoreboard on a large screen at a beach event.
Beach volleyball tip: If you are running the scoreboard at an outdoor event, consider increasing the font size to maximum — outdoor screens compete with direct sunlight, and larger text is easier to read in bright conditions.
Ending the Match & Post-Game Options
Automatic ending: The match ends automatically when a team wins 2 sets. After the final "End Set" tap, the board transitions to ENDED.
Manual ending: Tap "End Game" in the top bar at any time. A confirmation dialog appears. Tap "Yes, End Game" to confirm.
After the match ends:
- Score is permanently frozen.
- Spectators see the final score with "ENDED" label.
- Admin sees a match summary with all set scores.
Post-game actions:
- "New Game — Same Teams" — instant rematch with same names and colors. One tap. Perfect for beach tournaments with multiple matches.
- "New Game — Change Sport" — return to sport selection.
- "Share Final Results" — send the final score to fans, players, or organizers.
Board lifespan: Completed scoreboards remain accessible for up to one week. Save or screenshot results if you need a permanent record.
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