How to Create a Dynamic Scoreboard with Rounds Using Google Sheets

Google Sheets isn’t just for data—it’s a versatile tool for real-time competition tracking. Follow this step-by-step guide to build an auto-updating scoreboard with rounds, winner highlighting, and total scores.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Set Up Your Sheet

1. Create a new Google Sheet.
2. Rename the tab to Scoreboard (double-click the tab label).

Step 2: Define Headers

In Row 1, add these columns:

• Round | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 1 Score | Team 2 Score

Step 3: Input Rounds & Teams

• Under Round, list round numbers (e.g., 1 to 5).
• Under Team 1/Team 2, add team names.

Step 4: Initialize Scores

• Set all score cells to 0 (starting point).

Step 5: Update Scores Live

• Replace 0 with actual scores after each round.

Step 6: Calculate Totals Automatically

• Below the last round, use SUM:

  =SUM(D2:D6)  // Team 1’s total (adjust range)
  =SUM(E2:E6)  // Team 2’s total