Live streams of sports events

Streaming without expensive equipment

Stadiums, sports halls, ice arenas and training centers often already have surveillance cameras in place. If an IP camera supports RTSP and its field of view covers the playing area, that video stream can be used for a live broadcast.

For a basic single-camera broadcast there is no need to buy a professional video camera, a hardware encoder, a capture card or a dedicated computer. Processing the stream and delivering the video to viewers is handled by rtsp.me.

This format suits amateur and youth sport, local tournaments, training sessions and events that need a steady overview stream without a television production budget.

Examples of sports streams

Overview cameras let you show matches, training sessions and competitions to spectators, parents and participants on any device.

LIVE

Match

A wide shot of the playing area for supporters

LIVE

Training session

Watching athletes train in real time

LIVE

Tournament

An overview broadcast of local competitions

What rtsp.me gives you

The service receives the RTSP stream from the camera and makes it available to viewers through a modern web browser or an embedded player on your website.

• SavingsWork with IP cameras already installed, without replacing equipment
• ViewingAccess to the stream from a computer, smartphone and tablet
• CompatibilityConnect RTSP cameras with the H.264 and H.265 codecs
• ViewersSeveral users can watch the stream at the same time
• ProtectionLimit viewing by password or by domain
• ArchiveCloud recording of matches, competitions and training sessions
• MonitoringCamera status checks and notifications about signal loss
• WebsiteHTML code to place the player on a club or tournament page

How to start a sports stream

Before connecting, make sure the camera shows the part of the ground you need and delivers an RTSP stream of sufficient quality. After that it takes a few steps:

1. Sign up at rtsp.me.
2. Add the existing IP camera in your account.
3. Enter its RTSP link.
4. Wait for the automatic check of the video stream.
5. Get the link to the stream or the HTML code for your website.

The link can be sent to participants and supporters, and the player can be placed on the website of a sports club, school, federation or competition organizer.

Which events you can show

A live stream from an overview IP camera suits regular events at fixed sports venues:

• football, five-a-side and ice hockey matches;
• basketball and volleyball games;
• tennis tournaments and other racket sports;
• martial arts and gymnastics competitions;
• swimming races and pool training sessions;
• youth competitions;
• amateur leagues and corporate tournaments;
• open training sessions and training camps.

When choosing the field of view, it is important that the key area of the competition stays in shot. Sports played over a large area may need a wide-angle camera or several viewpoints.

For clubs, schools and sports venues

A stream helps widen the audience for an event. Parents can watch children's competitions remotely, supporters can follow an away match, and participants can rewatch past games.

A sports venue can connect cameras from several halls, pitches or arenas in one account. Each stream gets its own link and access mode.

Public and private streams

An open match can be placed on your website, while a training session or an internal competition is protected with a password. A domain restriction means the embedded player is shown only on the resource you allow.

No operator needed at every game

A fixed camera keeps the wide shot you have chosen and can work without an operator permanently on site. That is convenient for regular matches and training sessions where putting together a separate camera crew makes no economic sense.

An archive of matches and training sessions

The cloud archive lets you keep a recording of a competition and watch it after the broadcast ends. Coaches can use the video to analyze passages of play, athletes to review technique, and spectators to catch up on an event they missed.

The retention period is chosen according to the needs of the club or venue. Access to private recordings can be given only to coaches, teams or other authorized users.

Checking the camera before an event

rtsp.me monitors the availability of the connected camera and reports a loss of signal. That helps you spot a problem in advance instead of checking every broadcast by hand.

When professional production is required

A stream from a fixed camera gives a steady wide shot. If an event needs switching between many cameras, close-ups, a commentary studio, replays and complex on-air graphics, separate equipment and a video production team will be required.

Frequently asked questions