Free Live Scoreboard for Any Sport
22 match sports, QR sharing, no signup.
Quick Summary
- The scoreboard is free: no registration, no ads, no subscription
- The scoreboard runs in a browser on any device, no app download required
- One admin controls the match, unlimited spectators follow the score via shared link or QR code
- The scoreboard supports 22 match sports, from football to tennis, padel and carrom, each with sport-specific rules and controls
- Final scores are stored for 7 days; signed-in users keep them permanently in My Scoreboards
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What Is JudgeMate's Live Scoreboard?
A live scoreboard shows a match score on any screen and updates it as the game unfolds. In JudgeMate, one person runs the match and everyone else follows via a shared link.
JudgeMate is a dual-screen scoreboard system. One person controls the match from any device with a browser β updating scores, managing the clock, tracking cards and fouls. Everyone else opens a shared link and sees the live score on their own screen, whether that's a phone, a venue TV, or a wall-mounted projector.
Unlike simple score counters, each sport ships with its own rulebook built into the board. In football, the clock runs cumulatively with stoppage display. Basketball follows FIBA quarter structure with a shot clock. In ice hockey, penalty timers are visible on the spectator screen. In volleyball, sets, tiebreaks, and serve rotation switch automatically. The other 18 sports are table tennis, badminton, handball, pickleball, beach volleyball, squash, futsal, floorball, water polo, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, padel, carrom, judo, boxing, 3x3 basketball and flag football.
Built for league organizers, PE teachers, tournament directors, recreational teams, sports bars showing local matches, and community centers hosting events. Anywhere there's a match and an audience that wants to see the score.
Traditional Scoreboard vs Online Scoreboard
| Feature | Traditional Scoreboard | Online Scoreboard |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Stadium only | Any device, anywhere |
| Control | Manual (physical) | Phone or laptop |
| Updates | Delayed | Real-time, instant |
| Sharing | Not shareable | Shareable link + QR code |
| Cost | Hardware required | Free |
How It Works
Create a game
Pick a sport and name both teams. The scoreboard is ready in 10 seconds.
Run the match
Use sport-specific controls: goals, points, cards, fouls, clock, periods β all from the admin panel.
Share with spectators
Send the link or QR code. Spectators open it on any device and see the live score.
End and save
Finish the match to freeze the final score. Share the summary or start a rematch with one tap.
One System, Two Screens
You control the game from any device. Spectators watch the score on the big screen.
Supported Sports
β½Football
Cumulative match clock following IFAB standards (0β45β90β105β120 min). Stoppage time in 90+02:00 broadcast format. Yellow and red cards with player numbers. Extra time halves and penalty shootout mode.
πBasketball
FIBA-compliant quarter countdown (10:00β0:00), multi-point buttons (+1/+2/+3), shot clock with 24s/14s reset. Team fouls reset every quarter, and overtime continues the Q4 count. Bonus indicator at 5 fouls, unlimited 5-minute overtime periods.
πIce Hockey
Three 20-minute periods per IIHF standard. 5-minute overtime countdown and shootout mode with no running clock. Penalty box shows active penalties with live countdown for power play tracking.
πVolleyball
Set-based scoring (best of 5), rally points to 25, tiebreak to 15, minimum advantage of 2. Automatic serve indicator switching, auto-save of set scores. No clock.
πTable Tennis
Best-of-5 set format with games to 11 points, win by 2. Automatic set tracking, serving indicator, deuce detection. No clock.
π€ΎHandball
Two 30-minute halves with cumulative clock, built for IHF-standard handball. Yellow and red cards with player tracking. Extra time (2Γ5 min) and shootout mode.
πΈBadminton
Official BWF format: best-of-3 sets to 21 points, win by 2, 30-point cap at deuce (29-29). Automatic set progression, serving indicator, set history.
π₯Pickleball
Best-of-3 games to 11 points, win by 2. Serving indicator, automatic game tracking, set history.
ποΈBeach Volleyball
Best-of-3 sets: first two to 21 points, tiebreak to 15. Win by 2. Automatic set progression and serving indicator.
π§±Squash
Best-of-5 games to 11 points, win by 2. Built for PSA-standard squash. Automatic game tracking, serving indicator, set history.
π₯ Futsal
Two 20-minute halves with countdown clock per FIFA Futsal rules. Yellow and red cards, extra time (2Γ5 min), penalty shootout. No stoppage time, continuous play format.
πFloorball
Three 20-minute periods with countdown clock, built for IFF-standard floorball. Penalty timers (2, 2+2, 10 min) with live spectator display. Overtime and goals tracking.
π€½Water Polo
Four 8-minute quarters with countdown clock per FINA standard. 20-second exclusion timers visible to spectators. Overtime support.
π₯Lacrosse
Four 15-minute quarters with countdown clock per World Lacrosse rules. Penalty timers from 30s to 3 min. Overtime with sudden death, goals tracking.
πField Hockey
Four 15-minute quarters with count-up clock per FIH standard. Green/yellow/red card system. Extra time (2Γ7.5 min) and shootout.
πΎPadel
Padel scoring with the golden point: points (0/15/30/40) β games β sets. At 40-40 the next point decides the game (an option in the FIP rules; the FIP circuits, Premier Padel included, have played the Star Point since 2026). First to 6 games wins the set, tiebreak to 7 at 6-6, best of 3. Serving indicator and undo. No clock.
πΎTennis
Full tennis scoring: points (0/15/30/40/AD) β games β sets. First to 6 games wins the set (win by 2), tiebreak to 7 at 6-6, best of 3. Deuce and advantage handled automatically, with undo and a serving indicator. No clock.
β«Carrom
Carrom scored the way the ICF laws describe it: every board is worth the opponent's remaining men plus three for a covered queen, capped at twelve. Games run to 25 points or eight boards, a tie sends you to an extra board, and the match is best of three.
π₯Judo
Judo scored the way the IJF rulebook describes it: ippon ends the contest, two waza-ari on the same side make an ippon, the third shido hands the contest to the opponent and hansoku-make ends it at once. A 4:00 clock counts down, golden score counts up with no limit, and the osaekomi timer marks 10 and 20 seconds for you to award the hold.
π₯Boxing
Boxing on the 10-point must system: after each round you enter one card for both corners, 10β9, 10β8 or 10β7, and the board keeps the running totals and the round-by-round breakdown. Rounds default to 3 Γ 3:00 with a 60-second rest, warnings and point deductions have their own buttons, and the bout ends only when you declare KO, TKO, decision, split decision, DQ, RTD or draw.
π3x3 Basketball
3x3 basketball scored the way the FIBA 3x3 rules describe it: one 10-minute period that ends early when a team reaches 21 points, an untimed overtime won by the first team to score 2 points, baskets worth 1 inside the arc and 2 behind it, a 12-second shot clock, and team fouls that bring two free throws from the 7th and the ball as well from the 10th.
πFlag Football
Flag football 5v5 on the NFL FLAG and IFAF rulebook: two 20-minute halves, touchdowns for 6, PATs for 1 or 2, safeties for 2, a down counter that hands the ball over after a fourth down, a touchdown or a safety, two timeouts per half and a penalty note for the timeline.
What Makes It Different
A match system with sport rules built in.
Sets, cards, fouls, and shot clock are calculated automatically against each sport's rules.
Sport-Specific Rules Built In
Two yellow cards auto-convert to red. Basketball fouls trigger the bonus indicator. Volleyball sets end automatically when conditions are met.
Remote Display Control
Adjust font size on all spectator screens from the admin panel. Scale text from 50% to 300%, from a phone screen to a stadium projector.
Ready in Seconds
Pick a sport, name the teams, tap create. The entire setup takes under 5 seconds.
Results That Persist
Game over doesn't mean data lost. Final scores are frozen and accessible for 7 days. Sign in to save your match history permanently in My Scoreboards.
Built for Unstable Connections
If the admin loses connection, spectators see the last synced state. The system reconnects automatically when the signal returns. No data loss, no manual restart.
Unlimited Spectators
One link, no viewer limit. Every device that opens the spectator URL sees the same live score simultaneously, from 5 phones to 500.
A Scoreboard for Any Setting
From PE class to tournament finals: one tool for every scenario.
PE Teachers & School Sports
Run intramural games with a proper scoreboard. Students follow the score on the classroom projector while the teacher controls from a phone.
Tournament Directors
Manage multiple courts or pitches at once. Each match gets its own scoreboard link β spectators pick the game they want to follow.
Sports Bars & Viewing Parties
Display local match scores on venue TVs. The font scaling feature makes scores readable from across the room.
Recreational Leagues
Weekend leagues and pickup games deserve scoreboards too. No registration β just create and play.
Community Centers & Youth Clubs
Host basketball nights, volleyball tournaments, or indoor football leagues with a real scoreboard.
Parents at Kids' Games
Share the scoreboard link with grandparents who can't attend. They follow along on their phone in real time, from anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JudgeMate's live scoreboard free?
Yes. No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no ads, no trial period. Every feature is available at no cost: all 22 sports, QR sharing, and font scaling.
Do I need to create an account or download an app?
No. Open the website, select a sport, name your teams, and the scoreboard is live. Works in any browser on any device. Optionally sign in to save your match history permanently in My Scoreboards.
Can I track cards, fouls, and penalties?
Yes. For football, the board records yellow and red cards with player numbers. For basketball, it tracks team fouls with an automatic bonus indicator. For ice hockey, penalty timers are visible on the spectator screen. Each sport has controls matching its official rules.
What happens if the admin loses internet connection?
Spectators continue to see the last synced score. When the connection returns, the scoreboard reconnects automatically and resumes live updates. No manual restart needed.
How do I adapt the display for a venue TV or projector?
Open the spectator link in any browser: Smart TV, laptop with projector, or a dedicated screen. Use the font size control (A+/Aβ) in the admin panel to scale text for the venue. The same link works on unlimited devices simultaneously.
Which sports are supported?
JudgeMate runs 22 match sports across four scoring categories. Five sports use clock plus goals: Football, Handball, Field Hockey, Futsal, and Flag Football with its down counter. Six sports use clock plus penalties: Basketball, 3x3 Basketball with the 21-point target, Ice Hockey, Floorball, Water Polo, and Lacrosse. Nine sports run without a clock: Volleyball, Table Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball, Beach Volleyball, Squash, Tennis, Padel, and Carrom, where every board is worth the opponent's remaining men. Two combat sports run on a contest clock with their own scoring: Judo with ippon, waza-ari, shido and the osaekomi timer, Boxing with 10-point round cards, warnings and the verdict. Each sport has controls matching its official rulebook: cards, shot clocks, penalty timers, golden points, tiebreaks, and shootouts where relevant.
Can referees control the scoreboard from a phone?
Yes. The admin panel runs on a phone. A referee, scorekeeper, or any designated person can run the entire match from a smartphone browser: updating scores, running the clock, issuing cards, and controlling font size on the spectator display. No app download required.
Scoreboard Guides
Step-by-step guides for using the live scoreboard with each sport.
Football Scoreboard Guide
How to track goals, cards, stoppage time, extra time, and penalty shootouts with JudgeMate's football scoreboard.
Read guideBasketball Scoreboard Guide
How to manage quarters, shot clock, fouls, multi-point scoring, and overtime with JudgeMate's basketball scoreboard.
Read guideIce Hockey Scoreboard Guide
How to track periods, penalty timers, overtime, and shootouts with JudgeMate's ice hockey scoreboard.
Read guideVolleyball Scoreboard Guide
How to manage sets, rally points, tiebreak, and serve indicator with JudgeMate's volleyball scoreboard.
Read guideExplore JudgeMate
About JudgeMate
JudgeMate is built by sports event organizers. The catalog covers 50 sports, and the live scoreboard was designed around real officiating needs, from recreational leagues to national championships.
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