Can I charge per-match for streaming?

Yes. Dacast's built-in paywall lets you set a price for each individual match or event. You control the price point — many UK clubs charge between £4.99 and £14.99 per match depending on the fixture. You can also offer season passes, monthly subscriptions or bundled packages. Payments are processed securely and revenue is paid directly to your club's account.

Do I need multiple cameras to stream matches?

No — you can start with a single camera. Many grassroots clubs begin streaming with one PTZ camera mounted at the halfway line, connected to a laptop running OBS Studio. As your streaming operation grows, you can add additional cameras for close-ups, behind-the-goal angles or touchline coverage and switch between them using multi-camera encoding software like vMix or Wirecast. Dacast supports any number of camera inputs through your encoder.

How do viewers watch the stream?

Viewers can watch on any device with a web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. No app download is required. You share a link to your match page (hosted on Dacast or embedded on your club website) and viewers click to watch. If you've set up PPV, viewers pay at the point of access. The HTML5 player is fully responsive and adapts to any screen size, with adaptive bitrate streaming that adjusts quality based on the viewer's internet connection.

Sports Live Streaming Platform UK — PPV for Clubs & Leagues

Professional Streaming Tools for Every Club

Whether you are a National League side or a village cricket club, Dacast gives you broadcast-quality streaming with built-in monetisation.

Pay-Per-View & PPV

Charge fans per-match with Dacast's built-in paywall. Set your own price, accept card payments securely and keep the majority of the revenue. The £9.99 per-match model is already proven across UK lower-league football and rugby.

Multi-Camera Switching

Capture every angle of the action. Use multiple cameras for wide shots, close-ups and behind-the-goal footage. Switch between feeds in real-time using encoding software like OBS Studio or vMix for a professional matchday broadcast.

Low-Latency Streaming

Keep fans in sync with the action. Dacast's low-latency streaming reduces delay to just a few seconds, so your online viewers react to goals and tries at nearly the same moment as the crowd in the stands.

White-Label Player

Your club's branding front and centre. Customise the player with your badge, colours and sponsor logos. Embed it on your club website or share a branded match page. No Dacast branding visible to your supporters.

Mobile-Ready Viewing

Fans watch on their phones, tablets, laptops or smart TVs. Dacast's adaptive bitrate streaming adjusts quality automatically based on the viewer's connection, ensuring smooth playback whether they are on 5G or home broadband.

Real-Time Analytics

See exactly how many fans are watching, where they are and how long they stay. Track PPV revenue per match, identify your most popular fixtures and make data-driven decisions about your streaming schedule and pricing.

Monetise Every Match

Turn your matchday into a revenue stream. Dacast gives you multiple ways to generate income from your live broadcasts, putting your club in control of the commercial model.

✓ Pay-Per-View: Charge per-match at your chosen price point. £4.99 to £14.99 is the proven sweet spot for UK grassroots sport.
✓ Season Subscriptions: Offer a monthly or seasonal pass for dedicated supporters. Bundle home and away fixtures for maximum value.
✓ Ad Insertion: Insert sponsor messages before, during or after the stream. Sell pre-roll and mid-roll ad slots to local businesses and matchday sponsors.
✓ VOD Replay Access: Charge for access to full match replays, highlights packages and behind-the-scenes content after matchday.

£9.99

Per-match PPV (example)

500 PPV viewers£4,995

Season sub (200 fans × £7.99/mo)£1,598/mo

Sponsor pre-roll (per match)£250

Potential per-match revenue£6,843

Built for UK Grassroots Sport

Dacast is trusted by clubs across every major sport in the UK. From the National League to your local cricket ground, our platform adapts to your game.

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Football

Non-league, National League, women's football and youth academies streaming regular season fixtures.

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Rugby

Rugby union and league clubs broadcasting matches, cup ties and internationals at community level.

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Cricket

County cricket, club cricket and T20 tournaments reaching supporters and diaspora audiences worldwide.

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Hockey

Field hockey clubs and league organisers streaming matches to grow the sport's profile and fanbase.

How It Works

Get your club streaming in three simple steps. Most clubs are live within an hour of signing up.

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Set Up Your Camera

Mount a camera at the halfway line and connect it to a laptop running OBS Studio. Add your club branding, score overlay and sponsor graphics.

2

Set Your Price

Choose PPV, subscription or free-to-view in your Dacast dashboard. Set your price, configure the paywall and create your match event page.

3

Go Live on Matchday

Press "Start Streaming" and share the link with supporters via social media, email and your club website. Revenue flows directly to your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from UK sports clubs exploring live streaming and pay-per-view.

Yes. Dacast's built-in paywall lets you set a price for each individual match or event. You control the price point — many UK clubs charge between £4.99 and £14.99 per match depending on the fixture's profile. You can also offer season passes, monthly subscriptions or bundled packages. Payments are processed securely and revenue is paid directly to your club's account, with transparent reporting on every transaction.

The Saturday 3pm blackout (Article 48 of the UEFA Statutes, enforced by the FA) prevents live broadcasting of football matches between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturdays during the season in England, Scotland and Wales. This rule applies to all broadcasters in the UK. However, it only applies to football — rugby, cricket, hockey and other sports are completely unaffected. For football clubs, you can still stream matches played outside this window (midweek fixtures, Friday night games, Sunday fixtures), and you can upload full match replays as VOD content immediately after the blackout period ends. Dacast's scheduling features make this straightforward to manage.

No — you can start with a single camera. Many grassroots clubs begin streaming with one PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera mounted at the halfway line, connected to a laptop running OBS Studio. A single camera operated by one volunteer is enough to produce a watchable stream. As your streaming operation grows and generates revenue, you can reinvest in additional cameras for close-ups, behind-the-goal angles or touchline coverage and switch between them using multi-camera encoding software like vMix or Wirecast. Dacast supports any number of camera inputs through your encoder.

Viewers can watch on any device with a web browser — desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. No app download is required. You share a link to your match page (hosted on Dacast or embedded on your club website) and viewers click to watch. If you have set up PPV, viewers pay securely at the point of access before the stream loads. The HTML5 player is fully responsive and adapts to any screen size, with adaptive bitrate streaming that automatically adjusts video quality based on the viewer's internet connection for smooth, buffer-free playback.

Live Streaming & PPV for UK Sports Clubs