Assigning a Theme Instance to a Competition sets the visual look and feel of all graphics — including scorebugs, lower thirds, and full-screen overlays — for every match played within that Competition.
What Is a Theme Instance?
A Theme is a visual template that defines how your graphics look on screen. A Theme Instance is a specific configuration of that Theme, with your chosen colours, fonts, logos, and settings applied. Once assigned to a Competition, every Match created under it will use that Theme Instance by default.
Why This Matters
• Ensures consistent branding across every Match in a Competition
• Saves time — you don't need to configure graphics for each Match individually
• Allows different Competitions to have their own distinct look
Prerequisites
Before you assign a Theme Instance, make sure you have:
• An existing Competition in your Assets tab
• A Theme Instance already created under the Themes tab
• Admin or Owner permissions to edit Competition settings
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the Competition
1. Click the Assets tab in the left sidebar.
2. Select the Competitions section.
3. Click on the Competition you want to assign a Theme Instance to.
[ Image placeholder: Assets tab with Competitions list and a Competition selected ]
Step 2: Locate the Theme Instance Setting
1. Inside the Competition settings, find the field for the Theme Instance.
2. This is typically in the graphics or theme configuration area of the Competition page.
[ Image placeholder: Competition settings page showing the Theme Instance selector ]
Step 3: Select a Theme Instance
1. Click the Theme Instance dropdown.
2. Choose the Theme Instance you want to apply to this Competition.
3. Save your changes.
Step 4: Verify the Assignment
1. Create or open a Match under this Competition.
2. Open the Control Room for that Match.
3. Confirm that the overlays and scorebugs reflect the Theme Instance you assigned.
[ Image placeholder: Control Room preview showing graphics styled by the assigned Theme Instance ]
Tips
• Create your Theme Instance before creating Matches so new Matches automatically pick it up.
• If you run multiple Competitions with different sponsors or branding, set up a separate Theme Instance for each.
• Updates made to a Theme Instance will flow through to all Competitions and Matches using it, so test changes carefully before a live broadcast.
Common Issues
• No Theme Instances appear in the dropdown: Make sure you have created a Theme Instance in the Themes tab first.
• Graphics don't match the assigned Theme Instance in a Match: Check that the Match was created after the Theme Instance was assigned, or re-save the Competition settings.
• Changes don't appear in the Control Room: Refresh the Control Room or reload the Match page to pull the latest Theme Instance configuration.