How to Display Live Scores on a Big Screen

The big screen makes the competition real

Scores hidden in a spreadsheet don't create excitement. The same numbers on a giant screen, updating live, turn a room into a competition. Here's how to get your leaderboard on the big screen and keep it running smoothly all event.

What you need

• A screen - TV, projector, or LED wall
• A device to drive it - laptop, mini-PC, or a casting dongle (Chromecast / Apple TV)
• A stable internet connection (the board updates in real time)

Step 1: Create your board

Set up a free leaderboard on BoardQ, add your teams, and pick a high-contrast theme - dark backgrounds read best from a distance.

Step 2: Cast or connect to the screen

Either plug a laptop into the screen via HDMI and open the board in a browser, or cast the browser tab to a Chromecast / Apple TV. A dedicated mini-PC behind the screen is the most reliable option for all-day events.

Step 3: Full-screen mode and auto-refresh

Open the board in full-screen mode so there's no browser chrome. BoardQ auto-refreshes when you update scores, so once it's up you never have to touch the screen device again - just update from your phone.

Troubleshooting tips

• Stop the screen sleeping - disable screensaver and sleep on the driving device
• Match the resolution - set the display to the screen's native resolution for crisp text
• Use wired internet if possible - more reliable than venue Wi-Fi
• Test in advance - check legibility from the back of the room

Add a QR code for a second screen

Display the board's QR code so attendees can follow the same live scores on their phones - ideal for big venues where the main screen isn't visible to everyone.

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