diff --git a/docs/lua/functions.md b/docs/lua/functions.md
index d18b101c..64585c0f 100644
--- a/docs/lua/functions.md
+++ b/docs/lua/functions.md
@@ -624,6 +624,8 @@
 
 - smlua_misc_utils.h
    - [get_network_area_timer](#get_network_area_timer)
+   - [hud_hide](#hud_hide)
+   - [hud_show](#hud_show)
 
 <br />
 
@@ -11461,6 +11463,42 @@ The `reliable` field will ensure that the packet arrives, but should be used spa
 
 <br />
 
+## [hud_hide](#hud_hide)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_hide()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_hide(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
+## [hud_show](#hud_show)
+
+### Lua Example
+`hud_show()`
+
+### Parameters
+- None
+
+### Returns
+- None
+
+### C Prototype
+`void hud_show(void);`
+
+[:arrow_up_small:](#)
+
+<br />
+
 ---
 # functions from smlua_obj_utils.h
 
diff --git a/mods/football.lua b/mods/football.lua
index 39a27336..f5d6389b 100644
--- a/mods/football.lua
+++ b/mods/football.lua
@@ -679,6 +679,9 @@ gGlobalSyncTable.scoreRed = 0
 gGlobalSyncTable.scoreBlue = 0
 
 function gamemode_initialize()
+    -- hide the SM64 HUD
+    hud_hide()
+
     -- prevent warp doors from working
     local wasRefreshed = false
     local obj = obj_get_first(OBJ_LIST_SURFACE)
diff --git a/src/game/hud.c b/src/game/hud.c
index a4c12b0d..70434769 100644
--- a/src/game/hud.c
+++ b/src/game/hud.c
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 #include "pc/network/network.h"
 
 extern bool gDjuiInMainMenu;
+u8 gOverrideHideHud;
 
 /* @file hud.c
  * This file implements HUD rendering and power meter animations.
@@ -492,32 +493,34 @@ void render_hud(void) {
         create_dl_ortho_matrix();
 #endif
 
+        bool showHud = (configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu && !gOverrideHideHud);
+
         if (gCurrentArea != NULL && gCurrentArea->camera->mode == CAMERA_MODE_INSIDE_CANNON) {
             render_hud_cannon_reticle();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_LIVES && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_LIVES && showHud) {
             render_hud_mario_lives();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_COIN_COUNT && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_COIN_COUNT && showHud) {
             render_hud_coins();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_STAR_COUNT && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_STAR_COUNT && showHud) {
             render_hud_stars();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_KEYS && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_KEYS && showHud) {
             render_hud_keys();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_CAMERA_AND_POWER && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_CAMERA_AND_POWER && showHud) {
             render_hud_power_meter();
             render_hud_camera_status();
         }
 
-        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_TIMER && configHUD && !gDjuiInMainMenu) {
+        if (hudDisplayFlags & HUD_DISPLAY_FLAG_TIMER && showHud) {
             render_hud_timer();
         }
     }
diff --git a/src/game/hud.h b/src/game/hud.h
index fb0da74c..9eff6992 100644
--- a/src/game/hud.h
+++ b/src/game/hud.h
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ enum CameraHUDLut {
     GLYPH_CAM_WARIO_HEAD,
 };
 
+u8 gOverrideHideHud;
+
 void set_hud_camera_status(s16 status);
 void render_hud(void);
 
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
index ea5d82fb..3a55d933 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/smlua_functions_autogen.c
@@ -7304,6 +7304,24 @@ int smlua_func_get_network_area_timer(UNUSED lua_State* L) {
     return 1;
 }
 
+int smlua_func_hud_hide(UNUSED lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 0)) { return 0; }
+
+
+    hud_hide();
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
+int smlua_func_hud_show(UNUSED lua_State* L) {
+    if(!smlua_functions_valid_param_count(L, 0)) { return 0; }
+
+
+    hud_show();
+
+    return 1;
+}
+
   ///////////////////////
  // smlua_obj_utils.h //
 ///////////////////////
@@ -8618,6 +8636,8 @@ void smlua_bind_functions_autogen(void) {
 
     // smlua_misc_utils.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "get_network_area_timer", smlua_func_get_network_area_timer);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "hud_hide", smlua_func_hud_hide);
+    smlua_bind_function(L, "hud_show", smlua_func_hud_show);
 
     // smlua_obj_utils.h
     smlua_bind_function(L, "obj_get_first", smlua_func_obj_get_first);
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
index 5dc9bb1c..40965db1 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.c
@@ -1,9 +1,19 @@
 #include "types.h"
 
+#include "game/hud.h"
 #include "pc/lua/smlua.h"
 #include "smlua_misc_utils.h"
 #include "pc/debuglog.h"
 
 u32 get_network_area_timer(void) {
     return gNetworkAreaTimer;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+
+void hud_hide(void) {
+    gOverrideHideHud = 1;
+}
+
+void hud_show(void) {
+    gOverrideHideHud = 0;
+}
+
diff --git a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
index 53363d33..fe5bacef 100644
--- a/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
+++ b/src/pc/lua/utils/smlua_misc_utils.h
@@ -3,4 +3,7 @@
 
 u32 get_network_area_timer(void);
 
+void hud_hide(void);
+void hud_show(void);
+
 #endif
diff --git a/src/pc/network/network.c b/src/pc/network/network.c
index 00d72862..2b5c47cb 100644
--- a/src/pc/network/network.c
+++ b/src/pc/network/network.c
@@ -66,6 +66,10 @@ void network_set_system(enum NetworkSystemType nsType) {
 }
 
 bool network_init(enum NetworkType inNetworkType) {
+    // reset override hide hud
+    extern u8 gOverrideHideHud;
+    gOverrideHideHud = 0;
+
     // sanity check network system
     if (gNetworkSystem == NULL) {
         LOG_ERROR("no network system attached");
diff --git a/src/pc/network/network_player.c b/src/pc/network/network_player.c
index fc80b985..8e41b6b3 100644
--- a/src/pc/network/network_player.c
+++ b/src/pc/network/network_player.c
@@ -120,16 +120,20 @@ struct NetworkPlayer* get_network_player_smallest_global(void) {
 }
 
 void network_player_update(void) {
+    for (int i = 0; i < MAX_PLAYERS; i++) {
+        struct NetworkPlayer* np = &gNetworkPlayers[i];
+        if (!np->connected && i > 0) { continue; }
+
+        network_player_update_model(i);
+    }
+
     if (!network_player_any_connected()) { return; }
 
     if (gNetworkType == NT_SERVER) {
-        for (int i = 0; i < MAX_PLAYERS; i++) {
+        for (int i = 1; i < MAX_PLAYERS; i++) {
             struct NetworkPlayer* np = &gNetworkPlayers[i];
             if (!np->connected && i > 0) { continue; }
 
-            network_player_update_model(i);
-            if (i == 0) { continue; }
-
             float elapsed = (clock_elapsed() - np->lastReceived);
 #ifndef DEVELOPMENT
             if (elapsed > NETWORK_PLAYER_TIMEOUT) {