YoloCast lets you run more than one live event at the same time, and each one stays completely independent. One event might cover a football match. A second event, running at the exact same moment, might cover the post-match interview. Neither one touches the other’s stream, page, or destinations.
In our last guide, we ran two concurrent events with two YoloBoxes. But your events do not need to match. Each one can use a different kind of source.
Maybe the main stage comes from a YoloBox. A breakout room streams from a laptop with OBS. A third event replays this morning’s session as a Simulated Live broadcast. As a result, all three run at once under one YoloCast account.
This guide covers the source types you can use and how many events you can run. Then it shows how to set them up. It also covers a few limits that are easy to miss.
What Stream Sources Can You Use for Concurrent Events?
Each concurrent event picks its own source. You can use a YoloBox, OBS, or any encoder that sends RTMP or SRT. You can also use Simulated Live with videos from your Media Center. You can mix them freely, because one event’s source never affects another’s.
| Source | What it is | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| YoloBox | A YoloBox sends its live feed to YoloCast | Field events and multi-camera shows |
| OBS or another encoder | Any encoder that can send RTMP or SRT | Laptops, webinars, and side rooms |
| Simulated Live | Videos from your Media Center play like a live event | Replays and scheduled premieres |
How Many Concurrent Events Can You Run?
The YoloCast Exclusive and Business plans support up to five concurrent events. That means five independent live events can run at the same moment. Each one has its own source and its own destinations. Starter and Professional include fewer, so check your plan before a big day.
Also, this limit counts events, not viewers. Do not mix it up with Concurrent Viewers, which is the number of people who can watch one event. To see the exact numbers for each plan, compare YoloCast plans.
How Do You Set Up Concurrent Events With Different Sources?
First, create one event in YoloCast for each broadcast. Next, pick a source type for each event, then connect that source. Then add destinations to each event and go live when you are ready. The events run on their own, so you can start and stop them at different times.
Here is the full process, step by step:
- Connect your destinations first. Add YouTube, Facebook, or an RTMP address on the Destinations page.
- Create an event for each broadcast. Open the Live Events tab and click Create Live Event. Give each event a clear title.
- Choose a source type for each event. Then connect it:
- YoloBox: Use the YoloCast tab on your YoloBox, or send the feed with RTMP.
- OBS or another encoder: Choose RTMP or SRT. YoloCast gives you a URL and a stream key. In OBS, go to Settings, then Stream. Pick Custom and paste both in.
- Simulated Live: Pick videos from your Media Center in the order you want them to play.
- Add destinations to each event. Each event can also go to different platforms.
- Schedule each event, then go live. If YouTube is a destination, YoloCast creates the event on your channel for you. YouTube now supports several live broadcasts on one channel, so this works for concurrent events too.
💡 Pro Tip: Name each event after its role, like “Main Stage” or “Breakout Room.” Then you can tell your events apart at a glance when several are live.
What Mix of Sources Works Well Together?
For example, a few mixes work well, especially with five events available.
- A conference: The main stage runs on a YoloBox. A breakout room runs on OBS from a laptop. A Simulated Live event replays the morning keynote for people in other time zones.
- A football tournament: Two fields run on two YoloBoxes. A third field uses a camera with RTMP output. See how one small team covers several fields with YoloBox.
What Limits Should You Know About?
A few limits are easy to miss:
- Only one ASP event at a time. ASP trades a short delay for a more stable stream. You can run one ASP event next to regular events. However, you can never run two ASP events together.
- Highlight Clips needs a live source. It works with a YoloBox or an RTMP source. However, it does not work with Simulated Live.
- Uploads add up. If two sources share one internet connection, their uploads add together. For that reason, Network Bonding can help when one connection is not stable enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can concurrent events use different types of sources? Yes. One event can use a YoloBox. Another can use OBS over RTMP or SRT, and a third can use Simulated Live. Each event picks its own source.
How many concurrent events can I run? The Exclusive and Business plans support up to five. Starter and Professional include fewer, so check your plan details.
Can I run two ASP events at the same time? No. Only one ASP event can be active at a time. However, you can run one ASP event with regular events.
Is Concurrent Events the same as Multi Destinations? No. Concurrent Events runs several independent events at once. Multi Destinations sends one event to several platforms. You can use both together.
Do all my events need to go to the same platform? No. Each event sets its own destinations, so you can send different events to different platforms.
Ready to Run Several Events at Once?
Concurrent Events is about running independent broadcasts side by side. Each event picks its own source, so you can mix YoloBox, OBS, and Simulated Live as you like. In short, with the Exclusive or Business plan, you can run up to five at once.
If you plan to run more than one event, compare YoloCast plans to find the limit that fits you.
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Suzy Su is a Customer Success Specialist at YoloLiv. She is dedicated to empowering users to explore YoloCast’s full range of features and tackle everyday challenges with confidence. Beyond direct support, she also crafts helpful articles packed with actionable tips, step-by-step troubleshooting advice, and proven best practices — all designed to help users unlock greater value from YoloCast.
