SportsAugust 21, 2026

scorebug

SKOR-bug

Definition

A digital graphic overlay, typically placed in a corner of the screen during a broadcast, that displays current scores, time, and other game statistics.

Etymology

This is a compound word formed from 'score' (the numerical record of a game) and 'bug' (television industry jargon for an onscreen logo or graphic element). The term emerged in the late 1990s as on-screen digital information displays became a standard feature of live sports television.

In the news

ESPN is testing a new visual design for its NFL scorebug, which is the primary onscreen interface viewers use to track live game data during broadcasts.

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