Overview
Theme instances allow you to create multiple output configurations from a single game plan. For example, you can create a full-graphics media stream and a scoreboard-only stream for distribution partners like radar or IMG. Each instance can have different default graphics and control variables configured.
You'll use theme instances when you need to deliver different graphic configurations to different destinations from the same match — such as a full production output for your primary broadcast and a clean scoreboard-only output for data distribution partners.
[SCREENSHOT: the game plan Automation section showing the list of theme instances]
Key Concepts
Theme Instance — A separate configuration of the same game plan that outputs to different destinations. Multiple instances share the same match data but display different graphics.
Full-Graphics Instance — A theme instance that includes all graphics: scoreboard, lower-thirds, player stats, animations, and advertisements. Typically used for primary media streams.
Scoreboard-Only Instance — A theme instance that displays only the scoreboard graphic, creating a clean output with essential match information. Ideal for distribution partners requiring minimal overlays.
Default Graphics — Graphics that are pre-configured to appear automatically in a specific theme instance. Each instance can have its own default graphic configuration.
How to Create a Full-Graphics Theme Instance
To set up your primary media stream, navigate to the Automation section and open your game plan. From there, create a new theme instance for your primary media stream and configure it to include all graphics: scoreboard, lower-thirds, player stats, animations, and advertisements.
Once the instance is configured, set default graphics for it if required, then assign this instance to your primary broadcast destination.
How to Create a Scoreboard-Only Theme Instance
Next, in the same game plan, create a second theme instance and remove all graphics except the scoreboard. This creates a clean output with only essential match information overlay.
Configure scoreboard-specific control variables for this instance, including stoppage time display, card indicators, substitution counters, and period/half indicators. Finally, assign this instance to your distribution partner destination (radar, IMG, etc.).
[SCREENSHOT: a side-by-side comparison of the full-graphics output and the scoreboard-only output for the same match]
Testing Theme Instances
Before going live, preview both theme instances to verify they display correctly. The full-graphics instance should show all overlays, while the scoreboard-only instance should show a clean feed with only the scoreboard. Also verify that both instances update simultaneously when match data changes (score, time, events).
Understanding Shared Match Data
Theme instances share the same match data. Changes to score, time, or events update across all instances simultaneously. This ensures consistency across all your output streams while allowing different graphic presentations.
Tips
• The scoreboard-only instance is ideal for distribution partners (radar, IMG) who need clean feeds.
• Each theme instance can have its own default graphic configuration.
• Scoreboard variables (stoppage time, cards, subs) should be configured for both instances for consistency.
• You can create more than two instances — for example, a third instance for social media with a different graphic style.