Free Rundown Templates for Every Type of Show.

What Is a Rundown Template?

A rundown — also called a run of show, cue sheet, show flow, or minute-by-minute — is an item-by-item sequence of everything that happens during a live event, broadcast, or production. It tells every department what's happening, when it's happening, and who's responsible for making it happen.

A rundown template gives you a pre-built starting point. Instead of opening a blank spreadsheet, you start with industry-standard columns, common cues, and proven timing — then customize for your specific show.

What's in a Good Rundown?

Whether you're producing a baseball game, a corporate keynote, or an esports tournament, a strong rundown captures the same core elements:

• Item number & timing — sequence, start time, duration, and preset time for each cue.
• Item description — what's happening on stage, on the field, or on screen.
• Department cues — videoboard, ribbon boards, audio, lighting, camera, graphics, and PA script columns so each crew member sees their cues.
• Production notes — context, talent details, sponsor reads, and ASM notes.
• Scripts — PA scripts, talent scripts, and prompter copy linked to the moment they're delivered.

Why Use a Rundown Template?

• Save hours of setup time — skip building columns and cue structure from scratch.
• Reduce errors — pre-built templates capture cues you'd otherwise forget.
• Standardize across your team — every producer, show caller, and operator works from the same format.
• Industry-tested — these templates reflect how pro sports teams, broadcasters, and conference producers actually run their shows.

Spreadsheet Template or Real Rundown Software?

A CSV is a great starting line. But once your show grows past a single producer with a printout, spreadsheets start to break down. LASSO Rundown takes these same templates and turns them into a real-time, multi-device run of show — drag-and-drop elements, automatic timing calculations, reusable Global Elements, and a built-in prompter. One edit updates across every connected device, so producers, crew, and presenters always see the latest version. From kickoff to curtain call.