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1. What types of scoreboards does Omaha Sports & Games carry?

Our Scoreboards collection covers a wide range of scoring and timing solutions for multi-sport facilities. Our lineup includes portable and tabletop scoreboards, LED display timers, multi-sport scoreboards, baseball pitch clocks, shot clocks, judo scoreboards, and multi-function digital timers — from entry-level portable options to professional-grade wireless systems. Whether you're running a school gymnasium, a community recreation center, or a competitive athletic facility, we have a scoreboard solution that fits your sport, space, and budget. Our Scoreboards collection is part of our broader multi-sport accessories lineup alongside court lights, bleachers & benches, training equipment, and sports memorabilia.
2. What brands of scoreboards do you carry?

We carry scoreboards and timing systems from four trusted brands. SEIKO is one of the most recognized names in precision sports timing worldwide, with a deep lineup of digital timers, pitch clocks, and sport-specific scoreboards. ULTRAK specializes in versatile display timers and multi-sport scoreboards built for institutional use. First Team produces portable wireless scoreboards and shot clocks designed for schools and recreational facilities. Mobile Score rounds out our lineup with their Portable Scoreboard Kit — a flexible, affordable entry point for programs that need basic scoring functionality without a fixed installation.
3. What is the difference between a portable scoreboard and a fixed installation?

A portable scoreboard — like the Mobile Score Portable Scoreboard Kit ($650) or the First Team Portable Tabletop Scoreboard (from $689) — can be moved between locations and stored when not in use, making it ideal for multi-use facilities, gyms that host different sports throughout the week, and programs that don't have a dedicated space for a permanent installation. A fixed installation offers larger display size, higher visibility for spectators, and a more permanent professional appearance. For most school and recreational facilities that share space across multiple sports, a quality portable scoreboard delivers the best combination of functionality and flexibility.
4. What is the best scoreboard for a multi-sport gym or recreational facility?

For facilities that host multiple sports — basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and others — a multi-sport scoreboard is the most practical investment. The ULTRAK Multi-Sport Scoreboard ($734.99) and the ULTRAK SG-10 Multi-Purpose Timer & Scoreboard ($1,494.99) are both well-suited to this use case — displaying the scoring and timing information needed across a wide range of sports without requiring sport-specific equipment for each activity. The First Team Portable Wireless Scoreboard FT810W (from $2,193) is a premium wireless option for facilities that want remote control operation and professional-level display quality in a portable package. Pair any of these with bleachers or benches for a complete spectator setup.
5. What is a baseball pitch clock and does my facility need one?

A baseball pitch clock is a timer that displays the remaining seconds a pitcher has to deliver their next pitch — enforcing the pace-of-play rules that have become standard at the professional, collegiate, and increasingly the high school level. The SEIKO BT-401 Indoor Baseball Pitch Clock ($1,489) is designed for indoor training and simulation environments, while the SEIKO BT-501 Outdoor Baseball Pitch Clock ($3,989) is a weatherproof solution for outdoor fields. Any program hosting competitive baseball games or training pitchers for advancement to higher levels where pitch clocks are in effect will benefit from having this equipment in place — both for compliance and for developing the timing habits that competitive pitching now demands.
6. What is a shot clock and when does my basketball program need one?

A shot clock limits the time an offensive team has to attempt a field goal, enforcing a faster pace of play and preventing teams from holding the ball indefinitely. The First Team FT800SCW Wireless 30-Second Shot Clock ($4,707) is a professional wireless shot clock system from First Team designed for school and competitive facility use. Shot clocks are required at the collegiate level and have been adopted by many high school basketball programs and leagues. For facilities hosting competitive basketball at the high school varsity level or above, or for programs preparing players for collegiate play, a shot clock is an increasingly essential piece of equipment that also reinforces good offensive habits in practice.
7. What SEIKO scoreboard and timing products do you carry?

SEIKO is represented across several specialized timing and scoring products in our collection. The SEIKO DT-40 LED Multi-Function Digital Timer (from $889) is a versatile display timer suited to a range of sports and training applications. The SEIKO KT-601 Table-Top Multi-Function Scoreboard ($1,789) offers compact multi-sport scoring in a tabletop format. The SEIKO JT-601 Judo Table-Top Scoreboard ($1,545) is purpose-built for judo competition scoring. And the SEIKO ST-306 Magnetic Rotary Bar Sport Timer with Stand ($3,789) is a premium sport timer suited to competitive track, swim, and multi-sport events. You'll also find SEIKO timing products in our track & field collection.
8. What ULTRAK scoreboard and display timer products do you carry?

ULTRAK offers one of the broadest scoring and display timer ranges in our collection. The ULTRAK T-100 Display Timer ($548.99) is the most accessible entry point in the ULTRAK lineup — a clean, easy-to-read display timer for training and competition use. The ULTRAK T-300 Scoreboard ($755) and ULTRAK T-150 LED Display Timer ($1,994.99) step up in display size and brightness for larger venues. The ULTRAK PC-600 Pitch Count Display ($514.99) is a dedicated pitch count tracker for baseball and softball programs. Like SEIKO, ULTRAK timing products also feature in our track & field collection.
9. What other multi-sport facility equipment should I pair with a scoreboard?

A scoreboard is most impactful when it's part of a complete facility setup. Our Court Lights collection from Dominator, Douglas, and First Team ensures your games can run after dark with professional-quality illumination. Our Bleachers & Benches collection provides the sideline and spectator seating your athletes and fans need. Our Training Equipment collection covers the conditioning and athletic development tools that keep players sharp between games. And our Sports Memorabilia collection adds a finishing touch to any dedicated sports space with authenticated Riddell collectibles that celebrate the game.
10. Can I get help choosing the right scoreboard for my sport and facility?

Absolutely. With a lineup that spans portable tabletop units, multi-sport displays, pitch clocks, shot clocks, and large-format LED systems, there's a lot to navigate — and our team is here to make the decision easy. Whether you're a school athletic director equipping a gym for the first time, a recreation center upgrading aging equipment, or a competitive facility sourcing sport-specific timing technology, we'll match you with the right product for your sport, venue size, and budget. Call us at (888) 884-2234 or reach out through our online contact form. You can also browse our full sports equipment catalog to explore everything else Omaha Sports & Games has to offer.

Sports Scoreboards & Timing Systems: The Complete Guide for Schools, Gyms & Athletic Facilities

A scoreboard does more than track points. It defines the atmosphere of a game, signals that an event is being taken seriously, and gives every athlete, coach, and spectator a shared reference point that organizes competition and creates meaningful moments. The right scoreboard turns a practice gym into a venue, a recreational league game into a real event, and a school sports program into something the community takes pride in. At Omaha Sports & Games, our Scoreboards collection features professional-grade scoring and timing systems from SEIKO, ULTRAK, First Team, and Mobile Score — covering every sport, every facility size, and every budget from entry-level portable systems to professional wireless installations.

Why a Quality Scoreboard Transforms Your Athletic Facility

There's a reason that every professional and major collegiate venue has a prominent, high-quality scoreboard at its center. Scoring and timing are fundamental to organized competition — and the way you display that information tells athletes and spectators everything about how seriously you take the game. A program that invests in quality scoring and timing equipment is a program that takes its athletes and its competition seriously. One that relies on a whiteboard or a handwritten sheet sends a different message entirely.

Beyond atmosphere, quality scoring and timing equipment serves practical performance and compliance functions. Shot clocks enforce pace-of-play rules in basketball. Pitch clocks train pitchers to operate within the time constraints now standard at every level of competitive baseball. Display timers give coaches precise interval data for conditioning and training sessions. Multi-sport scoreboards let a single facility serve basketball, volleyball, and wrestling without acquiring separate equipment for each sport. These aren't luxuries — they're the tools that make organized athletic programming possible.

A well-equipped scoreboard setup is also a natural centerpiece of the broader facility investment. Pair your scoreboard with quality seating from our Bleachers & Benches collection and lighting from our Court Lights collection, and you've built a venue that athletes want to compete in and spectators want to attend.

Our Scoreboard & Timing Lineup

With 16 products across four brands, our Scoreboards collection covers the full range of scoring and timing needs for multi-sport athletic facilities. Here's a detailed look at each category.

Entry-Level & Portable Scoreboards

For programs that need basic, flexible scoring functionality without a major infrastructure investment, portable and tabletop scoreboards offer the most practical entry point. The Mobile Score Portable Scoreboard Kit ($650) is the most accessible option in our lineup — a complete portable scoreboard kit from Mobile Score that gives programs immediate, functional scoring capability for games and events without the complexity or cost of a permanent installation. It's an excellent choice for recreational leagues, community programs, youth sports organizations, and any facility that needs a reliable scoreboard it can deploy and store as needed.

The First Team Portable Tabletop Scoreboard FT805 (from $689) steps up in brand specification with a tabletop-format portable scoreboard from First Team — a manufacturer with a strong reputation in institutional athletic facility equipment. The tabletop format makes it easy to set up at scorer's table height, the standard position for most gymnasium sports, and its portable design makes it practical for multi-use facilities that need to move equipment between spaces or store it between events.

ULTRAK Multi-Sport Scoreboards & Display Timers

ULTRAK brings one of the broadest ranges of scoring and display timing solutions in our collection, with products spanning from entry-level display timers to large-format LED systems. Their lineup is particularly well-suited to multi-sport facilities that need flexible, reliable scoring and timing across a wide range of sports and applications.

The ULTRAK T-100 Display Timer ($548.99) is the most accessible ULTRAK product in our lineup — a clean, highly visible display timer well-suited to training environments, conditioning sessions, and smaller competition venues where elapsed time is the primary display need. The ULTRAK Multi-Sport Scoreboard ($734.99) expands the display functionality to include scoring across multiple sports — one of the most practical investments a multi-sport facility can make, eliminating the need for sport-specific scoring equipment for each activity the facility hosts. The ULTRAK T-300 Scoreboard ($755) offers a larger display format for venues where visibility across a bigger space is a priority.

For facilities that need both scoring and advanced timing in a single system, the ULTRAK SG-10 Multi-Purpose Timer & Scoreboard ($1,494.99) is a comprehensive solution combining multi-sport scoring with segmented timing capability — ideal for facilities that manage interval training, conditioning circuits, and competition timing alongside standard game scoring. The ULTRAK T-150 LED Display Timer ($1,994.99) is the premium display timer in the ULTRAK range — a large-format, high-brightness LED system for larger venues where maximum visibility is the priority. The ULTRAK PC-600 Pitch Count Display ($514.99) rounds out the ULTRAK lineup with a dedicated pitch count tracker for baseball and softball programs. ULTRAK timing products also appear in our track & field collection, where their display timers are used for multi-lane race timing and distance event management.

SEIKO Scoreboards & Timing Systems

SEIKO is one of the most respected names in precision sports timing in the world, with decades of experience supplying timing systems to elite athletic events across multiple sports. Their products in our Scoreboards collection reflect that pedigree — precision-engineered timing and scoring systems built for competitive use at the school, recreational, and professional level.

The SEIKO DT-40 LED Multi-Function Digital Timer (from $889) is a versatile, high-visibility LED timer designed for a range of sports and training applications — its multi-function capability makes it a practical all-around timing solution for facilities that host varied programming. The SEIKO KT-601 Table-Top Multi-Function Scoreboard ($1,789) brings SEIKO's precision to a compact tabletop format, offering multi-sport scoring functionality in a form factor suited to scorer's tables and smaller venues. The SEIKO JT-601 Judo Table-Top Scoreboard ($1,545) is a purpose-built judo competition scoreboard — one of the few sport-specific scoring systems in our lineup and an essential piece of equipment for martial arts facilities hosting competitive judo events.

The SEIKO ST-306 Magnetic Rotary Bar Sport Timer with Stand ($3,789) is a premium sport timer from SEIKO designed for competitive event use — its rotary bar display format and standalone stand make it a distinctive, highly visible timing solution for track, swimming, and multi-sport events where precision timing is paramount. You'll find additional SEIKO timing products in our track & field collection, where their lap memory systems and multi-lane timers are trusted by coaches and officials at high school and collegiate meets.

SEIKO Baseball Pitch Clocks

One of the most significant developments in competitive baseball in recent years has been the widespread adoption of pitch clocks — timers that enforce the amount of time a pitcher has to deliver each pitch, driving faster pace of play and fundamentally changing the rhythm of the game. What began at the major league level has now filtered down through the collegiate and high school ranks, and programs that don't train with a pitch clock are putting their pitchers at a competitive disadvantage when they compete in environments where one is in use.

The SEIKO BT-401 Indoor Baseball Pitch Clock ($1,489) is built for indoor batting cage and training environments — allowing pitchers to develop their timing and delivery rhythm against a live clock in a controlled training setting. The SEIKO BT-501 Outdoor Baseball Pitch Clock ($3,989) is the weatherproof outdoor version, built to withstand the elements on a live game field. Both carry SEIKO's signature precision timing, ensuring that the clock your program trains and competes with is accurate, reliable, and meets the standards required for competitive play.

First Team Wireless Scoreboards & Shot Clocks

For facilities that want the convenience and professional appearance of wireless scoreboard operation, First Team's products deliver institutional-grade performance with the flexibility of cable-free control. The First Team Portable Wireless Scoreboard FT810W (from $2,193) is a premium portable scoreboard with wireless remote operation — allowing the scorekeeper to update the display from anywhere in the venue without being tethered to the board by cables. It combines the flexibility of a portable system with the professional display quality and operational convenience of a wireless setup, making it an excellent choice for schools and recreation centers that want a step up from basic tabletop systems.

The First Team FT800SCW Wireless 30-Second Shot Clock ($4,707) is a professional-grade shot clock system designed for competitive basketball programs. Shot clocks are required at the collegiate level and have become standard at many high school varsity programs — enforcing pace-of-play rules that make basketball more competitive, more dynamic, and more representative of the game players will face at higher levels. For any program hosting varsity competition or preparing players for collegiate basketball, a shot clock is no longer optional — it's a required piece of competitive infrastructure. The wireless design from First Team makes installation and operation straightforward, and the system's build quality reflects the institutional standard that serious programs demand. You'll also find First Team products in our Bleachers & Benches and Court Lights collections.

Choosing the Right Scoreboard for Your Facility

Schools & Gymnasium Facilities

School gyms typically host multiple sports — basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and others — across a single week, which makes a multi-sport scoreboard the most practical investment. The ULTRAK Multi-Sport Scoreboard and SG-10 are both well-suited to this use case, as is the First Team FT810W Wireless Scoreboard for programs that want remote operation. Schools hosting competitive basketball should also consider the First Team shot clock, and any baseball program at the varsity level should be evaluating a SEIKO pitch clock for both training and game use. Complement your scoreboard with bleacher seating and court lighting for a complete competitive game environment.

Recreational Leagues & Community Programs

Recreational programs and community leagues often need cost-effective, easy-to-operate scoring solutions that can be deployed quickly and stored between events. The Mobile Score Portable Scoreboard Kit and First Team FT805 Tabletop Scoreboard are both excellent starting points — affordable, straightforward, and functional across a range of sports. The ULTRAK T-100 Display Timer is an equally accessible option for programs that primarily need time display rather than full scoring functionality.

Sport-Specific & Competitive Programs

Programs with sport-specific timing and scoring needs will find dedicated solutions in our SEIKO lineup. Judo programs need the SEIKO JT-601. Baseball programs competing at the varsity level need a pitch clock — indoor or outdoor depending on their primary training environment. Track programs benefit from the precision timing that SEIKO and ULTRAK display timers provide, and you'll find additional options for track timing in our dedicated track & field collection.

Complete Your Multi-Sport Facility

Scoreboards are one of five core categories in our Multi-Sport Accessories lineup — each one addressing a key element of what makes an athletic facility genuinely complete. Our Court Lights collection from Dominator, Douglas, and First Team ensures your courts and fields are properly illuminated for evening play. Our Bleachers & Benches collection from Trigon, First Team, and Bison provides the spectator and sideline seating that organized competition requires. Our Training Equipment collection covers the agility, speed, and conditioning tools that keep athletes developing between games. And our Sports Memorabilia collection featuring authenticated Riddell helmets adds the finishing touch to any serious sports environment.

Why Shop Omaha Sports & Games for Scoreboards?

At Omaha Sports & Games, we carry scoring and timing products from manufacturers we trust — SEIKO, ULTRAK, First Team, and Mobile Score — brands with proven track records in real athletic environments at every level of competition. With 16 products spanning entry-level portable scoreboards to professional wireless shot clocks and precision pitch timers, our collection has the right solution for every sport, every facility, and every budget.

Our team is here to help you navigate the options and find the right fit for your program. Whether you're equipping a gym for the first time, upgrading aging equipment, or sourcing sport-specific timing technology for a competitive program, we'll make sure you get the right product from the start. Call us at (888) 884-2234 or reach out through our online contact form. Browse our full sports equipment catalog to explore everything else Omaha Sports & Games has to offer.