FOOTBALL SCOREBOARDS FROM YOUTH TO VARSITY
Football scoreboards are one of the most visible investments a school makes. Nevco works with you from facility assessment to installation to ensure the right fit — whether you're replacing an aging board or building out a full stadium display system.FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD, VIDEO DISPLAYS, AND MORE
Getting the right football scoreboard for your team and your facility is complicated. Will the scoreboard be used for other sports, tournaments, or even non-athletic events? Is it important to display your logo or feature community sponsors? Nevco makes sure every team gets the solution that fits their needs, from high school to college to pro teams. Whether you’re looking for a basic football scoreboard, a professional stadium sound system, or a larger-than-life video display, we will guide you to the best solution.
FOOTBALL VIDEO DISPLAY SCORING SYSTEMS
Whether you have a dedicated facility or a multisport field, a LED video display gives each team time on the big screen, engages fans, and maximizes sponsor exposure while generating revenue for your school. Video boards give you control, so you can create dynamic graphics and show more than just the score.
BASIC FOOTBALL SCOREBOARDS
ENHANCED FOOTBALL SCOREBOARDS
MULTI-SPORT, INTELLIGENT CAPTION SCOREBOARDS
FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD UPGRADES & ADD-ONS
FOOTBALL VIDEO BOARDS
Whether you have a dedicated facility or a multisport field, LED football video displays create a dynamic atmosphere, maximize sponsor exposure, and generate revenue for your football team. To elevate the game further, bring your video football scoreboard to life with NEVCO Creative Services to create customized football team intros, kiss cams, sponsor graphics, and more.
FOOTBALL STADIUM SOUND SYSTEMS
A clear sound system transforms the game. Go from good to great with Nevco’s Stadium Pro™ sound series, specifically designed for the athletic market. This single-point sound system, located at the scoreboard, allows football fans to tune into the game like never before.
LED MESSAGE CENTERS FOR FOOTBALL
LED message centers not only engage football fans, they increase sponsorship and ad revenue with nearly limitless ad space. LED message centers can be part of a new football scoring solution or retrofit into your current scoreboard.
FOOTBALL RIBBON BOARDS & LED FASCIA
An LED ribbon board display helps further amplify game day by displaying digital messages or graphics throughout the venue. All digital screens can be operated through one universal content management system, Display Director, for easy game-day operations. Whether you’re displaying sponsor ads, football game scores and stats, or important messages, an LED ribbon board ensures your football fans have the ultimate game day experience.
A TOUCHDOWN FOR FOOTBALL SCORING
When you see how other teams customize their football scoreboard, it’s easy to imagine what can be done to your board.
Football Scoreboard FAQs
How much does a football scoreboard cost?
A football scoreboard typically costs $4,500 to $23,000 or more, depending on size and how much game data it shows, while outdoor LED video boards start around $50,000. Delay-of-game timers and other scoring accessories start at $1,300. Site work, such as a foundation or support structure, also affects the total. See realistic ranges by sport and feature tier in our scoreboard cost guide.
What types of football scoreboards are available?
Football scoreboards come in four main types: basic boards for score, clock, and quarter; enhanced boards that add down, yards to go, and ball on, with room for a logo or mascot; multi-sport Intelligent Caption™ boards that switch between football and other field sports; and LED video displays, often called video boards, that add live video and replays. Schedule a facility evaluation to find the right type for your field.
What is the best scoreboard for a high school football field?
For most high school varsity fields, the right choice is an enhanced scoreboard that shows down, yards to go, and ball on, paired with delay-of-game timers. Programs with more budget or sponsor support often add an LED video display for replays and sponsor content. Start with our custom scoreboard designer to build your stadium setup and request a quote.
What size football scoreboard do I need?
Football scoreboards range from about 10 feet wide for youth and practice fields to 32 feet or more for varsity and college stadiums. The right size depends on several factors, including the distance from the board to the farthest seat, whether the board sits inside or outside the track, whether it is centered on the field or set at an angle, and how much game data you want to show. Nevco discusses sightlines during a free facility evaluation and recommends the right size before you order.
What do the numbers on a football scoreboard mean?
Beyond the score and game clock, QTR shows the current quarter, DOWN shows which of the four downs the offense is on, YDS TO GO shows the yards needed for a first down, and BALL ON shows the yard line where the ball is spotted. TOL shows each team’s timeouts left, and a possession indicator shows which team has the ball. See these features on the Model 3621 scoreboard.
Should a football field have play clocks?
Visible play clocks, also called delay-of-game timers, help quarterbacks and officials track the play clock, which NFHS rules have set at 40/25 seconds for high school football since 2019. Nevco delay-of-game timers range from two-digit play clocks to units that combine the play clock and game clock, and they can run on their own or alongside the main scoreboard from the same Nevco controller. Nevco DGT-6 delay-of-game timers can also be added to a field with another manufacturer’s scoreboard and operated independently with an MPCX2 handheld controller, so programs can add visible play clocks without replacing the main board. Learn why a visible play clock matters.
Can one scoreboard be used for football, soccer, and other sports?
Yes. Nevco Intelligent Caption™ outdoor scoreboards score football, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, track, baseball, and softball on one board, and the operator switches the sport scoring mode through Nevco’s MPCW-7 console controller or MPCX2 handheld controller. A shared field needs one scoreboard instead of several. See the full lineup of multi-sport scoreboards.
Does Nevco make portable football scoreboards?
Nevco’s full football scoreboards are permanent, pole-mounted installations, built and sized for outdoor fields that host games every week. For fields without a permanent structure, the Field Mobile Portable Cart puts Nevco game timing on wheels. It holds delay-of-game timers and play clocks such as the DGT-6, FT-24, and FT-30, plus the 3650 multi-sport scoreboard. You push it into place, lock the brakes, and run the game. Talk to a Nevco consultant to find the right setup for your field.
How is a football scoreboard installed?
An outdoor football scoreboard needs a power connection and, for larger boards, a concrete foundation or support structure. Nevco assesses the site during a free facility evaluation and handles installation in-house, so one team is responsible from site assessment to first game. Talk to a Nevco consultant to start planning your installation.
How do you operate a football scoreboard?
A football scoreboard is run from a controller in the press box or on the sideline, where the operator runs the game clock and enters score, down, distance, ball on, and timeouts. Nevco offers the MPCW-7 console controller and the MPCX2 wireless handheld, which can also operate play clocks from anywhere on the field or press box. Explore our scoreboard controls.
Can a football scoreboard show video and replays?
Yes. A Nevco outdoor LED video display shows live video, instant replays, and sponsor graphics alongside the score and game data. Video content and scoring are controlled from one platform, Nevco ONE Video Pro, with no subscription fee. Explore our LED video displays.
How do schools fund a football scoreboard?
Most schools offset part or all the cost through local sponsorships. Scoreboard sponsor panels, video boards, message centers, and ribbon boards give local businesses ad space seen by every home crowd. Through Nevco Media Group, schools can offset up to 100% of the cost, with Nevco Media Group selling and managing the sponsorships on the school’s behalf. See how Nevco Media Group works.
THE NEVCO DIFFERENCE
We understand that a new scoring system is a significant investment. It’s why we take pride in delivering a spot-on scoring solution for your team and stand by every product.
FREE FACILITY ASSESSMENT
Our customization process ensures you get precisely what you want.
99.9% ON-TIME DELIVERY
We deliver your scoring solution on-time right when you expect it.
LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP
Get the most from your investment, backed by a 5-year warranty.
ONE CALL FOR SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT
As an integrated manufacturer, we are the only call you need to make.
HIGHEST QUALITY COMPONENTS
Nevco’s U.S. manufacturing plants utilize the UL certification process to ensure product safety.
DESIGN A CUSTOM SCOREBOARD WITH NEVCO
Our online custom scoreboard designer tool allows you to select color, striping, home/guest names, signs, trusses, and more—all customized to your liking. Once you finalize your scoreboard design, click the “Request A Quote” button. A Nevco Sales Consultant will reach out to further personalize your scoring solution with the team name, mascot, logos, or lettering. Bring your vision to life and design a custom scoreboard with Nevco today!
FUNDING OPTIONS
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NEVCO MEDIA GROUP
With sports marketing, your scoreboard can pay for itself. Nevco Media Group can help you get new equipment and create new revenue streams through sponsorships and advertising.
LEASING
Nevco has many options to make your investment affordable. We can work with you to find a solution that fits into any budget.
BUYING CO-OP
Nevco partners with national and local buying cooperative memberships to provide customers an easy way to meet bid compliance requirements and offer discounted pricing on our most popular products.
WE GUARANTEE A WIN
Nevco scoreboards, marquees, message centers, Stadium Pro loudspeaker enclosures and video boards* are guaranteed for a period of five (5) years* from the date of invoice against defects in workmanship or material and will be replaced or repaired without cost to the owner provided the equipment or parts (which includes LED segments) are returned postage-paid to the Nevco factory.