Most scoreboards are designed for a particular sport and a particular venue. Some of these sports are indoor sports and other are played outdoors and whatever scoreboard is being used needs to accommodate for this exposure to the elements. Most of the newer scoreboards include features that allow them to be used as either indoor scoreboards or outdoor scoreboards and some of the portable models can be used for both. Because of the wide variety of scoreboard designs available, it’s easy to find the perfect scoreboard for your needs.

Indoor scoreboards tend to be a little less expensive than a similarly sized outdoor scoreboard since they don’t require a weatherproof enclosure. Because the construction of these indoor scoreboards are simpler, the savings can be passed along to the school. Also, since there are a limited amount of sports that are typically played indoors, these indoor scoreboards can be built in a variety of standard styles to allow the cost to be lower as well. These standard indoor scoreboards can still be customized with specific school colors and logos, but the basic layout is fairly standard for all of them. Another difference with the indoor scoreboards is that most of them include audio as part of the scoreboard. This can be as simple as a horn or siren to indicate an event in the game, like the end of a period or even more elaborate speakers. Because the arenas are typically smaller than an outdoor stadium, these scoreboards also tend to be slightly smaller than the outdoor scoreboards. Even though they can be built quite large, they need to be sized correctly for a particular venue. Lastly, since there is no sun glare to contend with, these indoor scoreboards can run their LED displays at a dimmer setting and still provide excellent visibility for the fans. This also allows the LED’s to last longer since they are not being driven as hard when used.

Outdoor scoreboards tend to be larger than indoor outdoor scoreboards are larger, the digits need to be bigger as well so the fans have a great view of the current score. These digits also need to be brighter to overcome any glare from the sun in the stadium. Outdoor scoreboards come in a variety of styles, sizes and options to accommodate any stadium requirements. They are also weatherproof to ensure that these outdoor scoreboards will last for years without the need for service. Another popular option on many of these outdoor scoreboards is a larger LED panel for broadcasting live video. This can be used for a variety of content including advertisements and instant replays. Some schools even broadcast a live feed of the current game being played. This is helpful in very large stadiums and ensures that every fan has the best seat in the house.

In addition to the dedicated outdoor scoreboards and indoor scoreboards, many companies offer weatherproof portable scoreboards that are very popular. These portable scoreboards allow you to quickly and easily setup a scoreboard for a sporting event and roll it back into storage when the game is over.