Grassroots sports clubs across rugby, soccer, hockey, camogie, LGFA, boxing, cricket, and every other code share the same problem. There is genuine local interest in the bigger fixtures, the local fan base would happily pay a few pounds to watch, but no platform exists in the price range that fits a club budget. InPlayer, Vimeo OTT, and similar platforms are priced for organisations several tiers above the typical grassroots club. PassCast was built specifically for the level immediately below county and professional sport, where the audience is real but the platform budget is not.
Sports we support
PassCast is sport-agnostic. Rugby clubs streaming league finals and local derbies. Soccer clubs streaming junior cup ties and senior county league matches. Camogie and LGFA clubs streaming championship games. Field hockey clubs at the level of the Irish Senior Cup. Boxing clubs running paid event nights at local leisure centres. Cricket clubs streaming T20 finals and inter-county games. GAA handball, fives, road bowling, and any other code with a paying local audience.
The platform does not require any sport-specific configuration. The setup for a hockey final is the same as for a rugby match: create the event, set the ticket price, point the encoder, go live. What matters is whether the club has an audience willing to pay, and at the level just below county or professional, most clubs do.
The economics for a grassroots club
A typical grassroots fixture sells between fifty and two hundred livestream tickets when promoted properly through the club social channels and word of mouth. At a £5 ticket price, that is between two hundred and eight hundred pounds in revenue per match, with eighty percent staying with the club. Multiplied across a season of four to six big fixtures, the numbers become meaningful. A second-tier rugby or soccer club can fund a piece of equipment, a youth team kit, or a clubhouse repair from livestream revenue alone.
There is no commitment that prevents a club from trying it. The Community tier costs nothing until tickets are sold. A club that runs one livestream and decides it is not for them owes nothing.
Same platform as Ulster Schools GAA
PassCast's first paying customer is Ulster Schools GAA, a sports administration body running fifteen historic match streams on the platform. The same infrastructure, billing model, and feature set is available to any grassroots club. The platform was tested at scale before going live to wider clubs and it is in active production use.
See it in action
Browse live and upcoming events from organisations already using PassCast on the Community Hub.
Visit the Community HubFrequently asked questions
How much does PassCast cost a grassroots sports club?
Free to set up on the Community tier. The club pays nothing until tickets are sold. PassCast takes 20% of ticket revenue and the club keeps 80%. There is no monthly fee, no setup fee, and no minimum number of fixtures. Clubs running more than five or six fixtures a year often move to the Channel tier for a fixed monthly fee and a lower revenue share.
What sports can PassCast handle?
Any sport. The platform is sport-agnostic. Rugby, soccer, hockey, camogie, LGFA, boxing, cricket, GAA handball, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, equestrian, and any other code that has a venue, a fixture, and an audience willing to pay. The setup is the same regardless of sport.
Do we need professional broadcast equipment?
No. PassCast accepts any RTMP-compatible source. Most grassroots clubs start with a single camera (a USB webcam or a camcorder) and a laptop running OBS Studio (free). A simple commentary microphone improves the experience significantly. Clubs with an in-house production setup can plug existing kit into PassCast without any modifications.
How do we promote a livestream to fans who do not normally follow the club online?
Most clubs promote through their existing social channels, a parish or local newsletter, and word of mouth in the run-up to the fixture. A clear poster with the match details and the ticket link distributed in the week before the game typically generates between fifty and two hundred ticket sales. Clubs running their first livestream often underestimate demand.
Can the club name its own ticket price?
Yes. The club sets the price for each event. Most grassroots clubs price between £4 and £8 per ticket, with finals and derbies at the higher end. There is no minimum or maximum price set by PassCast.
What about replays for fans who could not watch live?
PassCast automatically converts the live stream into a 72-hour replay. Anyone who bought a ticket has 72 hours to watch the replay. The club can extend the window or open the replay for new sales after the live broadcast ends.
How do we get paid?
Payments go directly to the club's Stripe Connect account in real time as tickets are sold. Stripe pays out to the club's bank account on its standard schedule, usually within two to seven days. PassCast does not hold the club's money at any point.
Stream your next big fixture with PassCast
Sign up for the Community tier free, set up your event, and have your first paid livestream ready in time for the next league or cup match.
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