Overview
Adding a stream to a match enables you to broadcast your match to multiple destinations simultaneously. You can add streams from the Matches table or from the expanded match view. Each stream requires an input assignment before it can start, and can have multiple destinations configured.
Prerequisites
* At least one input created in the Streaming tab
* At least one destination created in the Streaming tab (optional, but required to send stream output anywhere)
* A match created in the Matches section
How to Add a Stream from the Matches Table
1. Click Matches in the left sidebar
2. Find the match you want to add a stream to
3. Click the three-dot Actions menu for the match
4. Select ADD STREAM
5. The stream configuration screen opens
How to Add a Stream from Expanded Match View
1. Click Matches in the left sidebar
2. Find the match you want to add a stream to
3. Click the drop-down arrow to expand match details
4. Click ADD STREAM from the bulk actions
5. The stream configuration screen opens
Stream Configuration Settings
STREAM TEMPLATE (OPTIONAL)
Select a template created in Competition Settings to auto-fill all settings.
STREAM NAME
Give your stream a descriptive name (e.g., "Main Camera", "Field View").
STREAM INPUT
Select from inputs created in the Streaming tab. CRITICAL: A stream cannot start without an input assigned.
STREAM SIZE
Choose your output resolution.
DESTINATIONS
Select up to 3 destinations (created in Streaming tab) where this stream will be sent.
OVERLAY
Assign an overlay to this stream (if overlay already exists for the match).
IDLE IMAGE
Upload an image to display when the stream is idle (before/after match).
RESOLUTION
* 1080p
* 720p
FRAMES PER SECOND
Set FPS for the stream output.
VIDEO BITRATE
Set the video bitrate (higher = better quality but requires more bandwidth).
REGION
Select the server region closest to your location for best performance.
INPUT STREAM VOLUME
Pre-configure the audio level for incoming video.
MIX INPUT AUDIO CHANNELS
Toggle on to mix left and right audio channels.
MUTE INPUT AUDIO CHANNELS
Mute left or right audio channels if needed.
START OVERLAY AS HIDDEN
Toggle on to prevent overlay from appearing automatically when stream starts. You'll need to manually show graphics from the Control Room.
Auto Stream Settings
Automate stream start/stop times:
STREAM START
Set stream to start X minutes before scheduled match time (e.g., 5 or 10 minutes before).
GO LIVE
Set destinations to start sending X minutes before match time.
STREAM STOP
Set stream to automatically stop X minutes after match ends.
Highlight and Recording Settings
GENERATE HIGHLIGHTS
MUST be toggled on if you want highlights created from match events. If this is off, no highlights will be generated.
AUTO-PUBLISH HIGHLIGHTS
Toggle on to automatically publish highlights to connected social media accounts.
STORE MATCH RECORDING
Toggle on to archive a full recording of the stream. NOTE: This automatically enables if Generate Highlights is on.
Completing Stream Creation
3. Click CREATE to create the stream
The stream is now added to the match and appears in the expanded match view.
Important Notes
* A stream cannot start without an input assigned - you will see a gray warning icon on the input indicator if no input is assigned
* Stream settings like frame rate, resolution, and region cannot be changed while the stream is live - the stream must be stopped first
* You can add or remove destinations while a stream is live
* You can change the overlay assignment while a stream is live
* Audio settings (mix, mute, volume) can be changed while a stream is live