Streaming Destinations

Mismatch Streaming can broadcast directly to your YouTube channel, or to any other RTMP-compatible destination. Two integration methods are available, each with different levels of automation for event creation and control.

Important: Before you can livestream to YouTube for the first time, you must enable live streaming on your channel:

1. Navigate to YouTube
2. Click the “Create” icon in the top-right corner
3. Choose “Go live”
4. Complete the channel verification process
5. Wait up to 24 hours for your first livestream to be enabled

This is a YouTube requirement for all new channels. Once you’ve completed this initial setup, you can start streaming immediately for all future events.

Integration Methods

You can connect to YouTube using two methods:

Method 1: YouTube Channel Connection (Recommended)

Connect your YouTube channel directly to Mismatch for a seamless experience:

1. On Mismatch platform, navigate to Organization Settings → Apps
2. Click “Sign in With Google”
3. Select your Google account
4. Authorize Mismatch to access your YouTube channel

YouTube channel connection with Mismatch platform

Benefits of Channel Connection:

• Automatic event creation: YouTube events are created automatically when you schedule a game
• Auto-termination: YouTube events end automatically when you stop the stream
• Title & visibility management: Set video title and privacy settings (Private, Unlisted, Public) directly in Mismatch
• Thumbnail generation: Automatic thumbnail creation, or upload your own
• Simplified workflow: No need to manually create events or copy stream keys

When scheduling a game with channel connection enabled, you’ll see these options:

• YouTube Video Title: Custom title for your stream (or auto-generated from game info)
• User Visibility: Choose Private, Unlisted, or Public
• Upload Video Thumbnail: Upload custom thumbnail (optional - auto-generated if not provided)

Method 2: Custom RTMP

Use this method if you prefer manual control, want to stream to a destination other than YouTube, or need to stream to more than one destination at once. In the event’s streaming settings, select the Custom RTMP destination tab.

By default the field expects a YouTube stream key:

1. Go to YouTube Studio
2. Click “Create” → “Go Live”
3. Set up your live event details
4. Copy the Stream key from the Stream Settings tab
5. In Mismatch event settings, paste the stream key in the designated field

To stream to a different platform instead — Twitch, Facebook, or your own media server — toggle “Stream to a custom server” and paste the full rtmp:// or rtmps:// URL there instead of a bare key.

Use Custom RTMP when:

• You want to manually control YouTube event settings
• You’re streaming to a platform other than YouTube
• You need to stream to multiple destinations simultaneously (see below)
• You’re using a different YouTube account for specific events

Streaming to a Second Destination

Regardless of which method you used for the first destination, you can stream to a second destination at the same time. Click “Add RTMP URL” in the event’s streaming settings and enter the stream key or RTMP URL for the second destination — for example, your organisation’s YouTube channel and a sponsor’s Twitch channel simultaneously.

Troubleshooting YouTube Connection

Stream won’t start on YouTube:

• Verify your YouTube account is activated for live streaming (24-hour wait after verification)
• Check that your YouTube channel is still linked to Mismatch platform (Organization Settings → Apps)
• If using Method 2: Custom RTMP to stream to YouTube, ensure that the YouTube event was scheduled manually by you on your YouTube channel. If the scheduled YouTube event was not set to auto-start, you need to start it manually.
• Verify stream key was copied correctly without extra spaces

Auto-termination not working:

• Only available with YouTube Channel Connection (Method 1)
• Check that Google authorization hasn’t expired
• Manually end the YouTube event if auto-termination fails