How to Link Your YouTube Broadcast to Your Tournament Homepage: Step-by-Step Guide

This guide will walk you through the simple process of connecting your YouTube broadcast to your tournament homepage. By doing this, your audience gets quick and easy access to watch live matches or recorded videos directly from your tournament site. Follow these steps to enhance viewer engagement and streamline access to your tournament’s video content.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• How to Link Your YouTube Broadcast to Your Tournament Homepage: Step-by-Step Guide
  • Step 1: Access the Tournament Menu
  • Step 2: Locate the YouTube Playlist Section
  • Step 3: Enter Your YouTube Playlist ID
  • Step 4 (Optional): Add Your YouTube API Key
  • Important Considerations When Using the YouTube API
  • Step 5: Set Duration to Display the Watch Button
  • Step 6: Preview Your Tournament Homepage
  • Summary

Step 1: Access the Tournament Menu

1. Go to your tournament dashboard or admin panel.
2. Select the Edit Tourney option from the tournament menu.
   
   

Step 2: Locate the YouTube Playlist Section

3. Scroll down within the Edit Tourney page until you find the YouTube Playlist section.
   
   

Step 3: Enter Your YouTube Playlist ID

4. Input your YouTube playlist ID in the designated field.
5. This will add a Watch button on your tournament homepage.
6. When clicked, this button will take your audience to your YouTube page where they can view the playlist of tournament videos.
   
   

Step 4 (Optional): Add Your YouTube API Key

7. If you want videos to be displayed directly on your tournament homepage (with embedded video players and graphics), enter your YouTube API key in the corresponding field.
8. Click the question mark icon next to the API key input for detailed instructions on how to properly connect your YouTube API.
9. Read these instructions carefully to avoid connection issues.
   
   

Important Considerations When Using the YouTube API

• YouTube limits API requests to 10,000 per day. If this limit is exceeded, your YouTube account may incur charges.
• Contact YouTube directly if you have questions about API usage limits or potential fees.
  
  

Step 5: Set Duration to Display the Watch Button

10. Decide how many days after the tournament ends you want the Watch button to remain visible on your homepage.
11. This is especially useful if you are using the API key to avoid exceeding request limits.
12. You can also choose to leave the playlist option active but unlink the API key to reduce API calls.
    
    

Step 6: Preview Your Tournament Homepage

13. Navigate to the public-facing side of your tournament page to see the Watch button in action.
14. If you have connected only the playlist ID, clicking the button will redirect viewers to your YouTube playlist.
15. If the API key is connected, clicking the button will open a page on your site with embedded video links and graphics, allowing viewers to watch videos directly.
    

Summary

Linking your YouTube broadcast to your tournament homepage is a straightforward way to boost viewership and provide easy access to live or recorded matches. By entering your YouTube playlist ID, you create a simple watch button that directs fans to your YouTube channel. Adding a YouTube API key enhances the viewer experience by embedding videos directly on your site. Keep in mind the API usage limits and set the watch button visibility duration accordingly to manage traffic and potential costs. Implement these steps today to make your tournament broadcasts more accessible and engaging!

Need a deeper walkthrough?
Watch the full step-by-step tutorial video for a complete setup guide.