NEC live via phone and earbuds

At NEC Nijmegen, the focus is on more than just football: it’s about connection, community, and experiencing every extraordinary minute together. Starting next season, NEC is opening the doors to a new world of inclusive fan engagement. Thanks to Gazeti, supporters with a visual impairment can now experience everything happening on the pitch live. From goals that send tension soaring to the tactical movements that define the match—everything is brought to life with passion and precision, ensuring no one is left out.

This initiative is not merely a technological innovation; it is a powerful statement of NEC’s commitment to a society where sports are accessible to everyone. Led by Ivo Westerweele from GezondRijk Nijmegen, Gazeti is being seamlessly integrated into the stadium, aligning with the club’s social mission and the power of engagement. It doesn’t just allow supporters to experience the match intensely; it creates a profound sense of pride and belonging.

The voices of experienced commentators, working in pairs, bring every moment to life with enthusiasm and craftsmanship. Their words weave together tactics, atmosphere, and depth into an immersive experience. One supporter shared, with tears in her voice, how Gazeti has emotionally connected her to the action of her favorite team. For her and many others, this is not just a game; it is a celebration of inclusivity and passion, where every supporter—regardless of impairment—can feel the full power of sports.

With sponsors showing their commitment and partners dedicated to social goals, NEC proves that sports are more than just competition. It is a force that brings people closer, inspires, and unites. Because ultimately, it’s not just a match, but a place where everyone—truly everyone—can feel at home and share the passion.

For F1 enthusiasts with and without visual impairments

Walter Tempelman, commentator Dutch GP Zandvoort

It’s an honor to describe Verstappen’s overtaking maneuvers for the Formula 1 team in Zandvoort. There are sports that seem designed to be enjoyed simultaneously with all the senses. Formula 1, and motorsports, is one such sport. The sound of the engines is an essential part of the experience.

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Audiodescription makes it more fun for me

Hennie, visitor The Voice of Holland TV show

It makes everything so much more fun; I’d go again in a heartbeat. By the end of the evening, I knew one thing for sure: I want to do this again. Audio description makes an evening like this not only more accessible for me, but also much more enjoyable.

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Vision for inclusivity

Daniel Schober, Pioneer of the audio stand

Daniel emphasizes a tailored approach for each club: talk to the target group, adapt infrastructure (large stadium vs. amateur field), and utilize local networks for sponsorship or internships. Daniel is also eager to contribute his years of experience and dedication to the visually impaired and blind target group.

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As soon the headset goes on there is focus

SC Heerenveen, Linde Dijk As soon teh headset goed on there is focus

Bringing the Abe Lenstra Stadium to life with an audio report. In her employer’s anniversary magazine, she talked about a hobby that always elicits curious reactions: her volunteer work as a football commentator for blind and partially sighted SC Heerenveen supporters.

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Everyone deserves to experience the thrill of handball

Laura van der Heijden, co-commentator WK Handbal

During the Netherlands-Austria match at the 2025 IHF Women’s Handball World Championship, I was allowed to provide the audio description as a co-commentator via Gazeti

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For me, Gazeti has been a real eye-opener

Enthusiastic fan

For me, Gazeti is a real eye-opener. What surprised me just as much is the background information shared throughout. For example, I just heard that a Dutch player briefly lost consciousness in a collision in another match. And that this is already Polman’s 200th match.

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Everyone should be able to fully experience Feyenoord, regardless of disability

Feyenoord, Steven Burger, Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO)

Interview with Steven Burger, Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) of Feyenoord: With Gazeti we set a new standard for accessible football

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