--- title: Live Blog description: Our newly introduced Liveblog feature empowers editorial and marketing teams with a versatile content format to enrich their coverage and sales inventory. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/live-blog#main-content) - [English](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/live-blog) - [Български](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/bg/live-blog) English Show submenu for translations [Customer portal](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/customer-portal?hsLang=en) ![Sportal365 logo-4.png\]](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportal365%20logo-4.png?height=40&name=Sportal365%20logo-4.png) - [Tickets](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/customer-portal?offset=0) - [Knowledge Base Center](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/) - [Sign out](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/_hcms/mem/login) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Tickets](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/customer-portal?offset=0) - [Knowledge Base Center](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/) - [Sign out](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/_hcms/mem/login) - - [English](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/live-blog) - [Български](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/bg/live-blog) English Show submenu for translations - [Customer portal](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/customer-portal) - [Go to Sportal365.com](https://sportal365.com/) [Go to Sportal365.com](https://sportal365.com/) What would you like to learn today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Key features include: 1. **Automated Event Coverage:** Seamless integration with live data feeds automates posting of key match events. Posts can be edited to include editorial comments and descriptions. 2. **Contextual Information with Widgets:** A suite of relevant football widgets enhances coverage with additional contextual information. 3. **Engaging Multimedia Integration:** Multimedia embedding capabilities add color and engagement before, during, and after each match. 4. **Sponsorship and Advertising Integration:** Each post can be tagged with a sponsor/advertiser, enabling the application of appropriate styles for sponsored content on the front end. This is just the beginning – stay tuned for additional features and enhancements in future updates! ### **Getting Started** 1**. Setting up a Live Blog event** - Start by configuring and creating a **Live Blog Event**. - There are two types of live blogs: one for news and one for football matches. 2\. **Crafting content** - Write and publish captivating content for your event. #### **Configuring a Live Blog** 1\. **Begin the Live Blog:** In the left sidebar, under **CONTENT**, select **Live blogs**, then select **New Live Blog**. ![Live blogs listing card with its dark header, the New Live Blog button, a Search for Live Blogs field with search and filter buttons, a Title / Status / Start time / Actions table showing ](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knowledge-base/cms-4.8.0/listing/live-blogs-new-live-blog-button.png?width=900&name=live-blogs-new-live-blog-button.png) 2\. **Event details** - First, decide the type of live blog: in the **Type** field, select **Football Match blog** or **Live news blog**. Note: With either type, the wizard shows the same three steps: **Event details**, **Sport configuration** and **Additional settings**. The **Match Header** option appears only for a **Football Match blog**. - Fill out the mandatory fields: **Event title**, **Start time**, **Main Category**, and **Main media**. The **Live Blog slug** is also mandatory; while **Generate automatically from SEO title** is selected, it is filled in for you. ![Live Blog Configuration wizard, step 1 'Event details' (step bar Event details / Sport configuration / Additional settings): Event title 'Como vs Manchester United: Champions League live', a Description, auto-generated Live Blog slug and SEO Title, Start time 2026.10.21, 22:00, Main Category Football; right side Type 'Football Match blog', Match Header toggle off, Status Active, Main media Image with a Manchester United player photo (Upload image / Edit Image / Crop image), and Prev / Next.](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knowledge-base/cms-4.8.0/live-blog-create/event-details.png?width=900&name=event-details.png) Note: You can choose between Image/Video/Gallery for your **Main media**. - Click on **Next** to proceed. 3\. **Sport configuration** - Pick the sport your event centers on. At the moment, only **Football** is supported. - Next, choose the **Tournament**. This lets you select the participating teams. - Add specific events by selecting **+ Add events** and choosing the matches in the window that opens. ![Live Blog wizard step 2 'Sport configuration': Sport Football ('At the moment we support only football live blog events.'), Tournament Champions League ('We will use the current season of the selected tournament.'), Teams empty; right side Events card with Sport event 'Como : Manchester United', Sports connections Como and Manchester United, a delete icon, and '+ Add events'; Prev / Next.](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knowledge-base/cms-4.8.0/live-blog-create/sport-configuration.png?width=900&name=sport-configuration.png) 4\. **Additional settings** - Tweak details for your live blog such as: - **Language** - **Pagination** - **Authors** and **Collaborators** (select **+ Add collaborator**) - Additionally, select **+ Add to list** under **Lists** to add your live blog to a list for greater visibility. - When you're done, select **Create**. ![Live Blog wizard step 3 'Additional settings': Language English, Pagination 25, Authors (empty select), Collaborators with '+ Add collaborator', Lists with '+ Add to list', and Prev / Create.](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knowledge-base/cms-4.8.0/live-blog-create/additional-settings.png?width=900&name=additional-settings.png) ### **Publishing Live Blog content** 1. **Crafting your post** - In the left sidebar, under **CONTENT**, select **Live blogs** and choose a live blog from the list. ![Live blogs listing card with its dark header, the New Live Blog button, a Search for Live Blogs field with search and filter buttons, a Title / Status / Start time / Actions table showing ](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/knowledge-base/cms-4.8.0/listing/live-blogs-new-live-blog-button.png?width=900&name=live-blogs-new-live-blog-button.png) - The editing panel lets you build your content. - Use standard editing tools and add diverse content, like odds or football widgets. - Tag your posts with sponsors, set the event time, and other key details. - Once satisfied, hit **Publish**. **Note:** You have the option to save your article as a draft or highlight sections of your post. --- [**Next: VIDEO: How to use the Liveblog Feature**](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/how-to-use-the-liveblog-feature?hsLang=en) - [Introduction to Sportal365](https://knowledge-base.sportal365.com/introduction-to-sportal365?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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