Free Field Hockey Scoreboard App
Run Any Match Live — Countdown Clock, Green/Yellow/Red Cards, Goals & Real-Time Sharing
Last updated: April 6, 2026
JudgeMate's Free Scoreboard lets you run a live field hockey scoreboard from your phone in under 30 seconds. Choose Field Hockey, tap Create, set team names — and you're live. The board tracks goals, a 15-minute countdown clock (resets each quarter), green/yellow/red cards, and quarter progression. Spectators follow via a QR code or link on any device — no app or login needed.
Creating a Field Hockey Scoreboard
Getting started takes three taps:
- Open the Free Scoreboard page on JudgeMate.
- Select Field Hockey from the sport list.
- Tap "Create Scoreboard".
The system instantly generates two links:
- Admin link — your private control panel (contains a secret token).
- Spectator link — the public view for fans and officials.
No account, no email, no app download required. The board is ready immediately.
Save your admin link — if you close the browser without bookmarking it, you will not be able to regain control.
Setup Screen — Team Names & Colors
Before the match starts, you see the Setup Screen where you configure:
Team names:
- Tap the name fields to type custom names (up to 20 characters).
- Default names: HOME and GUEST.
Team colors:
- Choose from 12 color presets (red, orange, amber, lime, green, teal, cyan, blue, purple, pink, gray, white).
- Colors appear on the spectator display and help distinguish teams visually.
Starting the match:
- Tap "Start Match" when both teams are ready.
- Spectators see a waiting screen ("Game Starting Soon") until you press Start.
- Once started, the board goes LIVE and the countdown clock is ready to run.
Countdown Clock — 15 Minutes Per Quarter, Resetting Each Period
Field hockey in JudgeMate uses a countdown clock — the time counts down from 15:00 to 0:00 each quarter, then resets for the next quarter.
| Quarter | Clock display |
|---|---|
| Q1 | 15:00 → 0:00 |
| Q2 | 15:00 → 0:00 |
| Q3 | 15:00 → 0:00 |
| Q4 | 15:00 → 0:00 |
Basic controls:
- START (blue button) — begins the countdown.
- PAUSE (yellow button) — pauses the clock.
In field hockey, the clock stops during dead-ball situations (goals, cards, injuries, penalty corners). This means you will pause and resume the clock frequently throughout the match — exactly matching how field hockey time is managed.
When paused, additional controls appear:
- +1:00 / −1:00 — adjust by 1 minute.
- +0:10 / −0:10 — adjust by 10 seconds.
No stoppage time: Because the clock stops during dead-ball situations, there is no added time at the end of quarters. When the clock reaches 0:00, the quarter is over.
Quarter transitions: Tap "Next Period" to advance: Q1 → Q2 → Q3 → Q4.
The period label on the spectator display updates automatically ("Q1", "Q2", "Q3", "Q4"). The clock resets to 15:00 at the start of each new quarter. You can also undo a period transition if you tapped it by mistake.
Score Controls — Adding & Removing Goals
The score area is split into two tap zones:
- Left half = Home team
- Right half = Guest team
Each side has:
- A large "+" button — tap to add a goal.
- A smaller "−" button — tap to undo a goal (score never goes below 0).
Every tap updates the spectator screen instantly in real-time. There is no confirmation dialog — the score changes immediately.
Goal event log: When you add a goal, you can optionally enter a player number or name. The goal is recorded with the current match time and appears in the event log on the spectator display. This creates a complete scoring timeline — who scored, when, and for which team.
Tip: If you accidentally add a goal, tap the minus button right away. The spectator display corrects itself within a fraction of a second.
Green, Yellow & Red Cards — The Full 3-Card System
JudgeMate's field hockey scoreboard supports the complete three-card system — a feature that sets it apart from most scoreboard apps, which only offer yellow and red.
Adding a card:
- Tap the Green, Yellow, or Red card button for the relevant team.
- A pop-up appears — optionally enter a player number or name.
- Confirm — the card is recorded with the current match time.
Cards appear on both the admin panel and the spectator display.
Card suspension times:
- Green card = 2-minute suspension
- Yellow card = 5-minute minimum suspension
- Red card = permanent exclusion
Why the green card matters: Field hockey's green card is unique among team sports. It is the most frequently issued card in a typical match and has a direct tactical impact — the team plays with one fewer player for 2 minutes. Most generic scoreboard apps do not support the green card, leaving a gap in the match record. JudgeMate includes it because field hockey without the green card is incomplete.
Undo: Each team has an "Undo last card" button that removes the most recently added card. Useful for correcting mistakes.
What spectators see: The spectator view displays a summary of cards per team (e.g., 1 green, 2 yellow for Home). All cards are listed with times and player names in the event log.
Sharing with Spectators — QR Code, Link & Font Control
Tap the "Share" button in the admin panel to open the share modal:
Sharing options:
- QR Code — spectators scan it with their phone camera to open the live scoreboard.
- Copy Link — copies the spectator URL to your clipboard for sharing via any messenger (WhatsApp, SMS, email, etc.).
- Native Share — uses your phone's share sheet (if the browser supports it).
The spectator link works on any device with a web browser — phones, tablets, laptops, Smart TVs, projectors. No app download or login required.
Font size remote control: As the admin, you can control the text size on all spectator screens:
- A− / A+ buttons or a slider.
- Range: 50% to 300% of default size.
- Ideal for adjusting readability on clubhouse TVs, outdoor screens, or tournament projectors.
Spectators can also adjust their own local font size (70%-160%), but the admin's setting takes priority.
Use case for field hockey: Share the QR code in the team WhatsApp group so parents can follow the match live from the sideline or from home. Display the spectator link on a TV near the dugout so substitutes and coaches can see the clock and card situation at a glance.
Ending the Match — Final Score, Stats & Rematch
When the match is over:
- Tap "End Game" in the top bar.
- A confirmation dialog appears: "End game? This will freeze the score for all spectators."
- Tap "Yes, End Game" to confirm.
After ending:
- The score is permanently frozen — no one can change it.
- Spectators see the final score with an "ENDED" badge.
- The clock stops automatically.
Post-game summary: The admin panel displays match statistics:
- Total match duration
- Goals scored by each team
- Green cards per team
- Yellow cards per team
- Red cards per team
- Full event log with times
Post-game actions:
- "New Game — Same Teams" — creates a fresh board with the same team names and colors. One tap, instant rematch.
- "New Game — Change Sport" — returns to the sport selection screen.
- "Share Final Results" — re-opens the share modal so you can send the final score.
Board lifespan: Completed scoreboards remain accessible for up to one week. After that, the board expires and spectators see a "Session Expired" message.
Using JudgeMate for Field Hockey Tournaments
JudgeMate is especially valuable for field hockey tournaments where multiple matches run simultaneously on different pitches.
Tournament setup:
- Create a separate scoreboard for each match — each gets its own admin link and spectator link.
- Assign a different person to control each pitch from their phone.
- Share all spectator links with a central display (TV, projector, or laptop) so organizers can monitor all matches.
Benefits for tournament organizers:
- No hardware needed — each pitch only needs one person with a phone.
- Parents and fans can follow any match from their own devices.
- Accurate card records — the green/yellow/red card log provides a complete disciplinary record for the tournament.
- Goal event logs — player names and scoring times are recorded for tournament statistics.
Typical tournament workflow:
- Before the tournament: create scoreboards for all scheduled matches.
- Share admin links with designated scorers on each pitch.
- Share spectator links on the tournament's communication channel.
- After each match: end the game and create a new board for the next match on that pitch ("New Game — Same Teams" or "New Game — Change Sport").
This workflow scales from a 4-team club tournament to a 32-team regional championship — the system handles any volume because each board is independent.
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