EURO 2024: Top Football Stadiums with Best Accessibility
Topic: Disability Football Information
Author: Live Football Tickets
Published: 2024/04/18
Publication Type: Charts, Graphs, Tables
Contents: Summary - Introduction - Main - Related
Synopsis: Ranking the most accessible stadiums for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany using the percentrank method based on: wheelchair seating, accessible seating, toilets, parking, and services. Accessible services refers to assistance services including guided tours, accessible signage, and assistive listening devices available at each stadium.
Introduction
As the anticipation builds for EURO 2024, it's essential that every fan, regardless of their physical abilities, should have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of live football.
Main Digest
In order to shine a spotlight on the venues leading the way in accessibility for disabled fans, the experts at Live Football Tickets analysed wheelchair accessible seating, toilets, parking spaces, and other accessible services of each EURO 24 stadium, to reveal the most accessible stadiums.
| Stadium (City) | Wheelchair seating percentage | Other accessible seating percentage | Number of accessible toilets | Number of accessible parking spaces | Accessible services* | Accessibility Score/10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiastadion (Berlin) | 20% | 7% | 10 | 60 | 50 | 7.5 |
| Mercedes-Benz Arena (Stuttgart) | 28% | 5% | 19 | 47 | 30 | 6.4 |
| Allianz Arena (Munich) | 30% | 3% | 19 | 47 | 40 | 6.0 |
| Volksparkstadion (Hamburg) | 17% | 9% | 6 | 47 | 24 | 4.7 |
| Red Bull Arena (Leipzig) | 7% | 17% | 9 | 47 | 21 | 4.4 |
| Deutsche Bank Park (Frankfurt) | 19% | 3% | 11 | 41 | 10 | 3.6 |
| RheinEnergieStadion (Cologne) | 20% | 4% | 5 | 40 | 20 | 3.5 |
| Merkur Spiel-Arena (Düsseldorf) | 16% | 4% | 20 | 11 | 47 | 3.5 |
| Signal Iduna Park (Dortmund) | 9% | 6% | 2 | 47 | 20 | 3.0 |
| Veltins-Arena (Gelsenkirchen) | 16% | 2% | 6 | 47 | 24 | 3.0 |
*Accessible services refers to assistance services including guided tours, accessible signage, and assistive listening devices available at each stadium.
Most Accessible Euro 2024 Stadiums
Olympiastadion: Berlin
Claiming the number one spot and the title of Euro 2024's most accessible stadium, with a final score of 7.5 out of ten is the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
The venue has ramp access throughout, as well as 60 designated disabled parking spaces, ten accessible toilets and 20% of seats designated for wheelchair users.
All accessible seating areas come with unobstructed views of the pitch, ensuring that fans with disabilities or mobility impairments can enjoy the game comfortably.
Mercedes-Benz Arena: Stuttgart
In second place with a final accessibility score of 6.4 out of ten is the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart. The stadium provides 28% wheelchair accessible seating spaces, 19 accessible toilets, and 47 accessible parking spaces.
As well as offering a range of accessible services, the venue employs trained staff to assist visitors with disabilities and ensure that their needs are met promptly.
Allianz Arena: Munich
Taking the third place spot with a total accessibility score of 6 out of ten is the Allianz Arena in Munich.
The stadium offers the highest number of wheelchair accessible seating spaces out of all ten stadiums, dedicating 30% of its 227 seats to those with mobility issues. The stadium's 19 accessible toilets and 47 designated accessible parking spaces help cement its position in the top three.
Stefan Balkenende of Live Football Tickets comments:
"It's great to see more stadiums upholding the values of the sport by prioritising accessibility and inclusivity. EURO 2024 is a huge event in the football calendar, and every fan should get their chance to be part of the excitement. This isn't just a matter of compliance, it's a testament to the true spirit of football. Every fan's voice matters, and every fan deserves the opportunity to cheer for their team, share in the excitement, and feel the sense of community that football uniquely offers."
Methodology
All data is accurate as of April 2024.
LiveFootballTickets sought to rank the most accessible for UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany. To answer the question, the ranking of ten stadiums was created using the percentrank method.
Accessibility Score /10 was calculated using percentrank method, based on variables such as: wheelchair seating, other accessible seating, accessible toilets, accessible parking, accessible services (for example headsets with audio-descriptive commentary or sign language interpreter translates). (If a given stadium was missing information on a given variable, then the average was calculated and used).
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