How to Live Stream Swim Meets, Diving, and Water Polo with Real-Time Scoring

The best way to live stream aquatic events is by using a system that automatically syncs official timing and scoring data to your video stream. This ensures accurate, real-time results and a professional broadcast experience without manual entry.

What Is CTS AquaSync™?

CTS AquaSync™ from Colorado Time Systems is a real-time graphics overlay solution that connects your timing and scoring system directly to your live stream.

It automatically converts competition data into broadcast-quality graphics for:

• Swimming
• Diving
• Water Polo

Why Real-Time Overlays Matter

Without integrated overlays, live streams often rely on manual updates, leading to delays and errors.

With AquaSync, your stream becomes:

• Accurate – official results displayed instantly
• Engaging – viewers always see relevant data
• Professional – broadcast-style overlays enhance the experience

How to Live Stream a Swim Meet

1. Connect your Colorado Time Systems' timing system to DisplayLink Plus
2. Launch AquaSync and select Swimming
3. Choose an overlay:
   • Basic Grid (lane, name, team, time, place)
   • HD Lane Graphics (mapped to each lane)
4. Output via NDI® to OBS or vMix
5. Position overlays over your camera feed

How to Live Stream a Diving Meet

AquaSync provides two key overlays:

• Awards & Results: Displays diver info, judges’ scores, and totals
• Leaderboard: Shows real-time rankings and updates automatically

This ensures viewers always see current standings and scoring.

How to Live Stream Water Polo

• Score and game clock display
• Shot clock integration
• Broadcast-style “score bug”

All data updates automatically from your Colorado Time Systems water polo scoring system.

What You Need to Get Started

• CTS timing or scoring system
• Computer (Windows 11 recommended)
• Streaming software (OBS or vMix)
• Camera setup

AquaSync uses NDI® to send overlays directly into your stream—no extra hardware required.

Why Choose CTS AquaSync™

• Direct connection to official timing and scoring data
• No manual entry or duplicate workflows
• Multi-sport support in one platform
• Seamless integration within the CTS ecosystem

FAQs

How do you add live results to a swim meet stream?
Use a system like AquaSync that connects to your timing console and overlays results automatically.

What is the best software for live streaming swim meets?
OBS and vMix are commonly used, especially with NDI®-based overlays.

Can diving scores be streamed in real time?
Yes. AquaSync displays judges’ scores and rankings instantly.

How do you show a scoreboard on a water polo stream?
Use AquaSync to display score, game clock, and shot clock automatically.

Upgrade Your Live Stream

With CTS AquaSync™, you can deliver accurate, real-time results and a professional viewing experience for every aquatic event.