Match officials and staff details can be added to a Match in LIGR Live so referees, coaches, and other personnel appear correctly in your broadcast graphics.
Overview
When you create a Match, you can assign officials and staff alongside the two Teams. These details feed into graphics such as lower thirds and lineup cards, giving your broadcast a more professional look.
This guide covers:
• Where to add officials and staff during Match creation
• How the information appears in your graphics
• Tips for managing staff across multiple Matches
Prerequisites
Before adding officials and staff to a Match, make sure you have:
• An existing Competition
• At least two Teams assigned to the Match
• A Match created under your Competition
If you haven't set these up yet, start with the Assets tab to build your Competitions, Clubs, and Teams first.
Adding Officials and Staff to a Match
1. Go to the Matches section in your Organisation.
2. Open the Match you want to edit, or create a new Match.
3. Locate the section for Match officials and staff within the Match setup.
4. Enter the required details for each official or staff member.
5. Save your changes.
[ Image placeholder: Match setup screen showing the officials and staff fields ]
Types of Officials and Staff
Depending on your Competition setup and sport, you may be able to add roles such as:
• Referees or umpires
• Assistant officials
• Team coaches
• Team managers
The exact roles available depend on how your Competition and Theme are configured.
How Officials and Staff Appear in Graphics
Once added, officials and staff data can be pulled into Graphics by your Theme. Common placements include:
• Lower thirds introducing the match referee
• Lineup cards listing coaches alongside the starting roster
• Pre-match Playlists announcing officiating crew
If your Theme Instance doesn't currently display this information, you may need to adjust the Theme in FUSE or contact your administrator.
[ Image placeholder: Example lower third graphic displaying a referee's name ]
Tips
• Add officials and staff before the Match starts so they appear correctly in pre-match Playlists.
• Double-check the spelling of names, as they appear exactly as entered in your broadcast graphics.
• If the same officials work multiple Matches, you'll need to enter their details on each Match individually.
• Review your Theme Instance in advance to confirm which official and staff fields are actually displayed on screen.
Common Issues
Officials don't appear in graphics during the Match Check that the Theme Instance assigned to your Competition includes graphic templates that display officials. If not, the data is stored but won't render on screen.
Staff names are cut off or formatted incorrectly This usually relates to the Graphic design in FUSE. Long names may need to be shortened or the Graphic template adjusted by a FUSE editor.
Fields for officials aren't visible in Match setup The available fields depend on your Competition configuration. If you can't find the section, confirm with your Admin or Owner that your Competition supports officials and staff entry.