Best PUBG Tournament OBS Overlays in 2025
Professional tournament broadcasts need professional graphics. Here's everything you need to know about OBS overlays for PUBG and BGMI tournaments.
What makes a good tournament overlay? It should update automatically, be customizable to your branding, and never distract from the gameplay. The best overlays are informative but unobtrusive.
Why Tournament Overlays Matter
Viewers watching tournament streams need context. Without overlays, they can't see:
- Current standings and who's winning
- Which teams have been eliminated
- Kill counts and point totals
- Match number and tournament progress
Professional tournaments like PMGC invest heavily in broadcast graphics. With modern tournament manager software, you can achieve similar results for free.
Types of Tournament Overlays
Live Standings Overlay
Shows current tournament rankings with team names, points, kills, and position. Updates in real-time as matches progress.
Elimination Feed
Pop-up notifications when teams are eliminated. Shows team name, final placement, and total kills.
Match Info Panel
Static or semi-static panel showing current match number, map, teams alive, and tournament branding.
Full-screen Standings
Complete leaderboard view for showing between matches. Displays all teams with detailed stats.
How to Set Up OBS Overlays
Get Your Overlay URL
From your tournament manager, generate the overlay URL. In PROPUBG, this is found in the overlay configuration panel.
Add Browser Source in OBS
In OBS, click + under Sources, select Browser, and paste your overlay URL. Set width/height to match your stream resolution.
Configure Transparency
Enable "Shutdown source when not visible" and check that the background is transparent (most overlays use transparent backgrounds).
Position and Layer
Drag the overlay to your preferred position. Layer it above your game capture but below any camera sources if needed.
Test with Sample Data
Before going live, test with sample match data to ensure updates appear correctly and animations work smoothly.
OBS Settings for Tournament Overlays
# Recommended Browser Source Settings
Width: 1920
Height: 1080
FPS: 30
# Checkboxes
☑ Shutdown source when not visible
☑ Refresh browser when scene becomes active
☐ Control audio via OBS (disable unless overlay has sound)
# Custom CSS (optional - for transparency)
body { background-color: transparent; }
Static vs Dynamic Overlays
Static Overlays
Image files (PNG) that don't change. Used for branding, borders, and decorative elements.
- ✓Easy to create (Canva, Photoshop)
- ✓No setup complexity
- ✗Manual updates required
- ✗Can't show live data
Dynamic Overlays
Web-based overlays that update automatically. Connected to your tournament manager.
- ✓Real-time updates
- ✓No manual work during matches
- ✓Professional animations
- ✓Customizable styling
Pro tip: Use static overlays for branding (logos, frames) and dynamic overlays for data (standings, eliminations).
Customizing Your Overlays
Most tournament managers let you customize overlay appearance:
Colors
- • Background color
- • Text color
- • Accent/highlight color
- • Team status colors
Layout
- • Column visibility
- • Row spacing
- • Corner radius
- • Width percentage
Content
- • Header text
- • Column labels
- • Team logos
- • Tournament branding
Common Overlay Mistakes
Too Large / Obstructive
Overlays shouldn't cover important gameplay. Keep standings to corners or edges.
Poor Contrast
Text must be readable against varying game backgrounds. Use solid or semi-transparent backgrounds.
Too Many Elements
Don't show everything at once. Use scene switching to show different info at appropriate times.
Not Testing Before Live
Always test overlays with real data before going live. Check animations, updates, and edge cases.
Free vs Paid Overlay Options
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| PROPUBG Overlays | Free, auto-updating, customizable, built for PUBG/BGMI | PUBG-focused (not all games) |
| Custom Development | Exactly what you want | Expensive ($500-2000), requires developer |
| Static Templates | Cheap ($10-50), professional look | No auto-updates, manual work |
| DIY in Canva | Free, full control | Time-consuming, no live updates |
PROPUBG Overlay Features
PROPUBG includes professional tournament overlays for free:
Live Standings
Real-time leaderboard showing position, team, kills, and points. Auto-sorts as scores change.
Elimination Alerts
Animated pop-ups when teams are eliminated. Shows team name, placement, and final kills.
Overall Standings
Full-screen view for between matches. Paginated for large tournaments with smooth transitions.
Customization Panel
Full control over colors, columns, spacing, and animations. Preview changes in real-time.
Get Professional Tournament Overlays Free
PROPUBG includes broadcast-ready overlays that update in real-time. No design skills required.