How to Choose a Multisport Scoreboard for Your Facilities
Facilities with more than one type of court face a choice most single-sport clubs never have to make: buy a separate scoreboard for every sport, or install one multi-sport scoreboard that works everywhere. This guide covers what it actually is, the features worth paying for, and how to choose the right system for your facility.
Why Multi-Sport Facilities Need One Scoreboard System
Community centers, racket clubs and multi-purpose sports centers increasingly host tennis, padel, badminton, squash, table tennis and volleyball under one roof. Buying a dedicated scoreboard for each court multiplies cost, training time and maintenance. A single multi-sport scoreboard system solves this by running every sport from the same screen and the same remote or tablet, so staff learn one tool instead of six.
Multi-Sport Scoreboard at a Glance
- One system like this can replace up to six single-sport boards
- Runs on a TV the facility already owns
- Scoring layouts switch per sport in seconds
- Staff only need to learn one control interface
- Lower total cost than buying six separate boards
- Works for tennis, padel, badminton, squash, table tennis and volleyball
What Is a Multi-Sport Scoreboard?
A multi-sport scoreboard is a single display and control system that can show the correct scoring format for more than one sport, rather than being hard-wired to just one. Multi Score Screen is one such system, running on any TV a facility already has, with dedicated layouts for tennis, padel, badminton, squash, table tennis and volleyball, switchable from the same tablet or remote.
Key Features to Look for Before You Buy
Not every system on the market is built the same way. Before choosing one for your facility, check that it covers every sport you actually host, runs on hardware you already own, updates instantly with no lag, and does not require a technician on site to switch between sports during a busy day of bookings.
Tip: Ask any multi-sport scoreboard vendor how long it takes to switch a single screen from one sport's layout to another — the best systems do it in a few taps, with zero reinstallation.
Multi-Sport Scoreboard vs Sport-Specific Boards
A sport-specific scoreboard is built for exactly one scoring format and usually cannot be reused if a facility adds a new sport later. A multi-sport scoreboard costs roughly the same as a single good sport-specific board but covers every court a facility runs, which is why most multi-court facilities now choose one system over buying separately for each sport.
FactorSport-Specific BoardMulti-Sport Scoreboard
Sports supportedOneSix (tennis to volleyball) Cost for a 3-sport facility3x hardware cost1x hardware cost Staff trainingRepeated per sportOnce, for all sports Adding a new sport laterBuy a new boardUsually included already HardwareDedicated unitExisting court TV
How Much Does It Cost?
Because a multi-sport scoreboard reuses a TV the facility already owns, the main cost is the software or subscription rather than new hardware for every court. Facilities comparing this approach against several single-sport boards typically find it costs less overall once every court is counted, and it avoids the ongoing cost of maintaining multiple separate systems.
Setting It Up Across Multiple Courts
Rolling one out across several courts is usually a court-by-court process: confirm each court has a TV or a place to mount one, connect it to the scoreboard system, and assign the correct sport layout to that court. Most facilities can get every court running within a single day, without an electrician or a structured cabling project.
Managing Scoring for Six Sports on One Screen
Once it is installed, staff or players open the app or remote, pick the sport being played on that court, and start scoring immediately — the screen automatically shows the right format, whether that is tennis sets, padel games, badminton points, squash points, table tennis games, or volleyball sets.
Which Sports Can Share One Scoreboard System?
Multi Score Screen currently supports six sports on the same platform. See the sport-specific detail for each: tennis scoreboard, padel scoreboard, badminton scoreboard, table tennis scoreboard, squash scoreboard, and volleyball scoreboard.
Choosing the Right Multi-Sport Scoreboard for Your Facility
Start by listing every sport your facility currently hosts, plus any you plan to add. Choose a system that already covers that full list, confirm it runs on the TVs you already have, and ask for a short demo on a live court before committing — a good multi-sport scoreboard should feel just as simple as a single-sport board, just with more options behind the scenes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sports can a multi-sport scoreboard support?
Multi Score Screen supports tennis, padel, badminton, squash, table tennis and volleyball on the same screen and control system.
Is a multi-sport scoreboard more expensive than a single-sport board?
Usually not. It typically costs about the same as one good single-sport board but covers every court a facility runs, making it cheaper overall for any site with more than one sport.
Can I add a new sport to my multi-sport scoreboard later?
Yes, in most cases. Since it already includes multiple sport layouts, adding a new one is usually a matter of enabling it rather than buying new hardware.
Do I need new TVs to install a multi-sport scoreboard?
No. A screen-based multi-sport scoreboard like Multi Score Screen runs on the TV each court already has, so most facilities do not need to buy new displays.
Ready for One Scoreboard Across Every Court?
See how Multi Score Screen covers tennis, padel, badminton, squash, table tennis and volleyball from a single system.