Accessibility

SEAFWC26 is committed to making events inclusive and accessible to all, including people with disabilities, people with limited mobility, people needing visual and sensory accessibility, and people needing language and cultural access support.

To that end, the LOC has established an Accessibility Advisory Committee that is responsible for informing aspects of FWC26 that the LOC has control over, elevating best practices and sharing resources in areas where the LOC has influence, such as the Seattle Stadium, where the FWC26 matches will take place, and documenting lessons learned for future mega events.

• In partnership with Visit Seattle and Wheel the World conducted accessibility assessments of key destinations in downtown Seattle.  These assessments focused on locations that are expected to experience high pedestrian traffic during the tournament, including stops along the Unity Loop, Seattle Center, parks, transit centers, major cultural institutions, and tourist attractions. The goal was to ensure that all visitors—including those with disabilities or limited mobility—can navigate the city safely and confidently using non-motorized and public transportation options.

• Including accessibility information on our mobile gaming app. We’ve partnered with YumeBau Inc. to develop a geo-linked, rewards-based mobile game designed to engage residents and visitors alike, guiding them to key locations throughout Seattle and beyond.

• Partnering with The Taskar Center for Accessible Technology at the University of Washington to include AccessMap Multimodal as a wayfinding resource in our FWC26 mobile gaming app and the animation of the Unity Loop.  AccessMap bridges gaps by providing detailed info on pedestrian aths, transit stations, elevation changes, curb ramps, and more. Allowing fans to tailor routes to their mobility and preferences for a hassle-free journey.

• Worked with the University of Washington IT Accessible Technology Services to ensure that our LOC website is WCAG Level A compliant. A WCAG-compliant website aims to remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing and interacting with web content, ensuring equal access and a better user experience for everyone.

• OneCourt and SeattleFWC26 hosted fans from Seattle Children’s, National Federation for the Blind of Washington, and NW Association for Blind Athletes to utilize OneCourt’s tactile broadcast for soccer during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The activation ensured that Blind and Low Vision fans experienced the excitement in real-time, marking the debut of OneCourt’s live soccer experience and reinforcing SeattleFWC26’s commitment to accessibility and inclusive fan experience.