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Sports Broadcast
Cost Calculator
See how much your organisation could save by switching from traditional broadcast graphics to LIGR's zero-operator cloud platform.
1Your Current Setup
Matches per season100
102,000
Graphics operators per match2
05
Cost per operator per match$150
$0$500
Graphics software / month$500
$0$5,000
Hardware investment (one-off)$5,000
$0$100,000
2Your Savings with LIGR
$37K
Annual Savings
vs. traditional setup
97%
Cost Reduction
lower total cost
$9
LIGR Cost/Match
Pro tier
0
Operators Needed
fully automated
Cost Breakdown Comparison
Operator Costs (Annual)
Traditional
$30K
LIGR
$0
Software (Annual)
Traditional
$6K
LIGR
$948
Hardware (Annualised over 3 years)
Traditional
$2K
LIGR
$0
Traditional Total
$38K/year
$377/match
vs
LIGR Total
$948/year
Pro tier · 150 matches included
What you get with LIGR
Zero operators required
TV-quality animated graphics
Automated Game Plans
Cloud-based MCR & streaming
Real-time data integration
In-stream ad monetisation
20+ sports supported
200,000+ matches proven
Start Free with LIGR
No credit card required · Free tier available · Set up in minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does traditional sports broadcast graphics cost?
Traditional sports broadcast graphics typically cost $50,000–$200,000+ per season when you factor in operator wages ($100–$300 per match), graphics software licences ($200–$5,000/month), and hardware investment ($5,000–$100,000+ depreciated over 3 years). The biggest cost driver is usually staff — needing 1–3 trained operators per match.
Can LIGR really replace broadcast graphics operators?
Yes. LIGR's Game Plans automation system connects to live data feeds (Sportradar, manual scoring) and triggers all graphics automatically — scoreboards, lower thirds, match stats, sponsor overlays — without any human operator. Football Australia uses LIGR to automate 4,000+ matches per season with zero operators.
What is the cost per match with LIGR vs traditional graphics?
With traditional graphics, the cost per match typically ranges from $200–$1,000+ including operators, software, and hardware. With LIGR, the cost per match can be as low as $0.40–$10 depending on your plan and volume.
Does LIGR work with my existing streaming setup?
LIGR integrates with any streaming workflow that supports RTMP, SRT, or NDI. It works alongside cameras from Veo, Pixellot, and Spiideo, vision mixers like vMix and OBS, and streams to any platform including YouTube, Facebook, DAZN, and custom OTT destinations.
How quickly can I get started with LIGR?
You can sign up for free and have broadcast-quality graphics overlaying your stream within minutes. Choose a sport, pick a theme, upload your assets, and go live. No training required, no hardware to install.