Level Playing Field - Unite For Access 2026

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is proud to continue its support of the Level Playing Field’s Unite For Access campaign which is an annual period of inspiration and celebration of good access and inclusion at sports venues.

The campaign runs this year from Saturday 28 February to Sunday 15 March, with a focus on raising awareness and driving equality for a more inclusive matchday experience for disabled sports fans.

To improve the experiences of disabled supporters the FAW offer several services at the Cymru national team matches and Domestic Cup finals. During Cymru fixtures, fans can access free audio descriptive commentary, where trained audio describers will keep up with play to the second to ensure listeners know exactly where the ball is and what is happening on the pitch.

Cymru fans can book into the stadium’s sensory room, which has been designed to accommodate the needs of children and young people with additional sensory needs or sensitivities.

Furhther to this fans with sensory needs can gain access to a free FAW Sensory Pack which has been designed to support fans, to enhance the matchday experience by making it more comfortable and enjoyable.

As the FAW continues to strive to improve facilities across Wales, Clubs across the country can now undertake their own evaluation of their accessibility of facilities at their Club by using the FAW’s Accessibility Evaluation Toolkits for Professional, Amateur and Grassroots Clubs across Wales. Access the toolkits here: Accessible and Inclusive Facilities – PAWB Cymru

Level Playing Field Chief Executive, Owain Davies, said: “We are all very positive about this year’s Unite For Access campaign and are pleased to have the support of the FAW.

“This is an important opportunity for fans, clubs and other stakeholders across Wales, to come together and celebrate access and inclusion for disabled fans.

“Accessibility is on the agenda and I encourage everyone to be part of that. Let us Unite For Access and make attending live sport inclusive for all.”

Fans and clubs across all sports can engage with the Unite for Access campaign, by raising awareness and building relationships in different ways. For any questions please reach out to: info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

As part last year’s campaign, Level Playing Field released a short film exploring the collective matchday experience of fans with a disability and the need to tackle discrimination in this area. To find out more about the Unite For Access Campaign click here.

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