LiveScore MCP — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
MCP server providing real-time soccer results, fixture calendars, and league tables across 1000+ tournaments. Runs without API keys.
claude mcp add --transport http livescore-mcp https://livescoremcp.com/mcpWhat LiveScore MCP does
This server connects your assistant to an external endpoint at https://livescoremcp.com/mcp using Streamable HTTP or fallback SSE. It operates without authentication tokens. Data originates from football-mania.com, covering over 1000 competitions globally. Alongside concise model-oriented summaries, the server supplies structuredContent according to defined output schemas.
Built-in tools cover ongoing games via get_live_scores, competition standings, team injury logs, and minute-by-minute text commentary. Lookups work with common club or tournament names, resolving them without requiring manual ID lookups. You can also supply an IANA timezone string to adjust kick-off schedules to local hours.
The hosted instance enforces an IP limit of 30 requests per minute and is reserved for personal, non-commercial use.
What it helps with
- monitor active soccer matches with live scores and game events
- check league standings and top scorer rankings
- inspect head-to-head records between two clubs
- fetch club rosters, injury reports, and player profiles
Example prompts for the agent
- what are the live football scores right now?
- show me the English Premier League standings
- give me the head-to-head history for Arsenal against Chelsea
How to install LiveScore MCP
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http livescore-mcp https://livescoremcp.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add livescore-mcp --url https://livescoremcp.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"livescore-mcp": {
"url": "https://livescoremcp.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"livescore-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://livescoremcp.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http livescore-mcp https://livescoremcp.com/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about LiveScore MCP
How do I install LiveScore MCP in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http livescore-mcp https://livescoremcp.com/mcp in your terminal.
Is an API key required to connect?
No API key or account creation is necessary to query the hosted endpoint.
What rate limits are enforced?
The public server allows up to 30 tool calls per minute per IP address and permits personal use only.
