Free Esports Broadcast Rundown Template (Download + How to Use It)

Running esports shows means juggling teams, casters, graphics, replays, breaks, and last-minute bracket changes. This free esports rundown template gives you a clean starting point you can customize fast—so the whole crew stays aligned from rehearsal to GG.

Download the template (CSV)

Use the CSV in any workflow. Import to spreadsheet apps or load it straight into Cuer.

Download: Esports Rundown Template (CSV)

Columns include: Segment, Start/End/Est. Dur., Role (TD/Producer/Caster/Obs), Assets (GFX/VT), Source (Game/Replay), Notes, Status, and Timing (Over/Under).

What’s inside the template

Pre-show: standby, music bed, cold open, caster toss, format explainer.
Match block: team intros, agent/champ select, gameplay, breaks, desk analysis.
Replay & highlights: producer callouts for key clips and lower-thirds.
Graphics queue: scorebugs, timers, series count, sponsor slates, MVP.
Emergency inserts: tech pause, fill, backup slates.
Finale: winners, standings/bracket update, credits, sign-off.

How to use the CSV in your workflow

Option A — Spreadsheets (fast start)

Import the CSV into your spreadsheet tool.
Duplicate the Match Block group for each BO3/BO5 segment.
Fill in team names, caster pair, expected dur., and planned breaks.
Share a viewer-only link with clients and talent.

Option B — Rundown software (recommended)

Import the CSV to your rundown app to enable live multiuser editing.
Assign roles (TD/Producer/Caster/Observer) and attach GFX/VT assets.
Use timing/over-under tracking to keep the show on schedule.
Share a viewer link so crew and clients can follow along without accounts.

Customize for different esports titles

MOBA (LoL/Dota): add champion select, draft analysis, side-swap notes, objective replays.
Tactical FPS (VALORANT/CS): pistol/eco markers, tactical timeout slots, agent/utility highlights.
Battle Royale: lobby setup, drop map segment, multi-POV observer calls, standings updates.
Sports/Fighting: player cards/MUGs, intro stingers per match, bracket/ladder updates.

Best practices for on-time, on-cue shows

One live source of truth: avoid exporting PDFs/screenshots that go stale.
Assign a Showcaller: someone owns pacing and calls standby/roll/clear.
Lock critical rows: protect segments near air to prevent accidental edits.
Attach assets to rows: lower-third text, VT filenames, sponsor codes.
Plan buffer: place short breaks or bumpers to absorb drift.

Common pitfalls (and quick fixes)

Version chaos: stop sharing files; share one viewer link instead.
Missed GFX: keep a dedicated Assets column and tick items at rehearsal.
Overtime creep: track over/under and tighten desk segments first.
Tech pauses: pre-build “hold” rows with music bed + slate.

Quick start checklist

Duplicate the template and rename for your event/date.
Fill team names, series length, casters, producer, TD, observers.
Attach lower-third text and VT slates to each segment.
Share a viewer link with crew, talent, and client.
Run a full rehearsal focusing on tosses and timings.

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