Everything you need to know about streaming high school sports on PSC Network. From setup to going live to getting paid.
Create an account on PSC Network and apply for broadcaster access. You will need to provide your name, email, and information about the school(s) you plan to broadcast for. Visit the registration page to get started.
After submitting your application, our team will review it. Approval typically takes 1-2 business days. You will receive an email notification when your broadcaster account is activated. Make sure to check your spam folder.
Download and install OBS Studio (free, open-source). This is the software you will use to capture and stream your video to PSC Network. OBS is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Once approved, you will find your unique Stream Key in the Broadcaster Dashboard under Settings. Keep your stream key private -- anyone with it can stream to your channel.
In OBS, go to Settings > Stream and configure the following:
Navigate to Settings > Output and set the following:
Under Settings > Video, configure your resolution and frame rate:
Follow these steps each time you are ready to broadcast a game:
Go to /dashboard/ib and make sure your stream key and settings are configured.
Make sure the game is scheduled with the correct teams, sport, date, and time. Set PPV pricing if applicable.
Position your camera, connect your microphone, ensure you have power and a stable internet connection at the venue.
Check that your RTMP URL and stream key are correct. Preview your video and audio sources to make sure everything looks and sounds good.
Click "Start Streaming" in OBS. Watch the status bar at the bottom for connection confirmation and make sure frames are not dropping.
In your Dashboard, confirm the stream is active. Viewers will now be able to see your broadcast on the game page.
When the game is over, click "Stop Streaming" in OBS. The recording will be automatically saved as a VOD for on-demand replay.
As a PSC Network broadcaster, you earn a share of the revenue generated from the games you stream. Revenue comes from two sources:
A portion of subscriber fees is allocated to broadcasters based on viewership of their streams.
You earn a share of each PPV purchase for games you broadcast. Schools set the PPV price and revenue is split between the school, broadcaster, and platform.
All payouts are processed through Stripe Connect. Here is how to set it up:
Stripe may hold funds for up to 7 days for new accounts. After your account is established, payouts switch to a 2-day rolling schedule.