Live Stream High School Basketball
Stream every home game (varsity, JV, and freshman) to fans who can't fill the gym. HometownLive gives your basketball program dedicated channels for boys and girls, free for every fan.
Contact UsWhy It Matters
Bring Your Community Closer
- Stream boys and girls programs on separate channels with one subscription
- High-quality indoor video: HometownLive handles variable gym lighting
- Real-time score overlays keep remote fans in the game
- Archives let players review film and share highlights with college scouts
The Only Platform that Checks Every Box
We're the only livestreaming platform built specifically for community organizations, not content creators, not media companies.
| Feature | HometownLive | NFHS | Hudl | YouTube | Facebook Live |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to View | Included | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| No Fan Account Required | Included | Not included | Not included | Included | Partially supported |
| Dedicated Channels | Included | Partially supported | Partially supported | Not included | Not included |
| Control Your Own Ads | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Mobile App to Stream | Included | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Roku / TV Channel | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
| Revenue Options | Included | Not included | Partially supported | Partially supported | Partially supported |
| Community / School Control | Included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
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Basketball Streaming FAQ
- Your operator opens the HometownLive mobile app or connects a camera encoder, selects the basketball channel, and taps Go Live. The stream starts within seconds and fans can watch from anywhere for free.
- Yes. HometownLive streams work with any camera setup in gym environments. Most schools use a tripod-mounted smartphone or a dedicated camera connected to a streaming encoder for a clean, stable picture.
- Yes. A single HometownLive subscription covers your entire school: boys basketball, girls basketball, and every other sport. Each program gets its own dedicated channel within your school's branded platform.
- Yes. Scorebird integration displays live score overlays (points, quarter, and time remaining), automatically updated as your scoreboard changes. No manual entry during the game.