From phone-on-a-tripod to a watchable livestream.
A practical guide for sports clubs that want to stream but don't know where to start. No IT background needed. No big budget.
You know the problem
You want to stream home matches so parents, sponsors and alumni can watch along. You google "livestream sport", drown in YouTube tutorials about OBS settings, maybe buy a capture card that doesn't work with your laptop, and after three evenings of tinkering you still have no idea how to produce a full match from setup to teardown with two volunteers who aren't tech people.
Sound familiar? Then this kit is for you.
Three levels, three budgets
Every club starts from a different place. The kit helps you at every level.
Phone + Laptop
- Stream directly from your phone or webcam
- Free software (OBS Studio)
- Scoreboard overlay included
- Ideal for testing whether there's an audience
Camera + Capture Card
- Real camera with optical zoom
- Better image quality, even in low light
- External microphone option
- Professional enough for sponsors
Multi-camera + Production
- Multiple cameras with live switching
- Replay and slow motion possible
- Dedicated production laptop or vMix
- Broadcast quality for competitions
What's in the kit?
Guide (8 chapters)
From internet connectivity to landing sponsors
OBS Scene Collection
Importable scenes — ready to use straight away
Scoreboard overlay
HTML-based, customisable to your club colours
Holding screen template
Waiting screen for before the stream starts
Audio filter presets
OBS filters for clear commentary without wind noise
Match day guide
Step-by-step checklist — also available separately for free
Evaluation form
After the match: what went well, what can improve
Sponsor report template
Show sponsors what their contribution delivers
Network test script
Test your internet connection before the match starts
Made by
I produce top-flight rugby livestreams at RC Eemland and contributed to the Rugby Europe Championship. This is everything I've learned — written down so you don't have to make the same mistakes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a fast computer?
Not necessarily. A 3-4 year old laptop with an i5 processor and 8GB RAM can stream 720p just fine. For 1080p with overlays you'll need a bit more power, but you don't need to buy a gaming PC.
Does this work for hockey, football or handball too?
Yes. The technology is sport-agnostic. The kit was built from rugby experience, but everything — from camera setup to OBS configuration — works for any field sport or indoor sport.
What if our internet is bad?
The kit includes a chapter on internet solutions, including 4G/5G bonding and settings for low bandwidth. The network test script helps you assess in advance whether it's feasible.
Can I do this alone or do I need a team?
Tier 1 you can easily handle alone. From Tier 2 onwards it helps to have two people: one behind the camera and one behind the laptop. The match day guide describes the role distribution.
Free tools
Download and use — no purchase needed.
Internet Calculator
Check if your connection is fast enough. Choose quality, frame rate and duration — see what you need instantly.
Open calculator →OBS Settings Cheatsheet
One A4 page with all OBS encoder settings for 720p, 1080p and 1080p HQ. Print and keep next to your laptop.
Download PDF →First Stream Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for your very first livestream. From one week before to after the match.
Download PDF →