Gazeti

SC Cambuur launches ‘De Friesland’ audio service with Gazeti

Imagine: you are sitting in the heart of the vibrant Kooi Stadion, surrounded by cheering crowds, the chanting, the tension in the air—and yet, you cannot see it. From now on, supporters with a visual impairment no longer have to experience that feeling alone. Thanks to SC Cambuur and Gazeti, every home match is closer than ever before, with live audio commentary that captures the atmosphere, the suspense, and every tactical moment, exactly as it happens.
This new experience is called the De Friesland audio service, an initiative made possible by sponsor De Friesland, bringing their motto “football for everyone” to life.
Fans with a visual impairment can feel the heartbeat of the game and the emotion in the stadium as if they were right there in the stands. An enthusiastic team of commentators works in pairs to find the perfect balance between explaining the play, sharing the atmosphere, and providing depth in every detail.
But there is more: supporters without a visual impairment can also use the app to hear extra context, background stories, and analyses, making everyone even more connected to every action on the pitch.
For De Friesland, this represents a powerful link between innovation and inclusivity, while SC Cambuur strengthens the engagement and loyalty of all its fans. Furthermore, sponsors can gain visibility in a unique way by becoming part of this innovative experience—both within the audio stream and during match-day activations.
With this step, SC Cambuur sets a new standard in fan engagement. Starting next season, all supporters—including those with a visual impairment—can experience the emotion, tension, and highlights of the game live and without delay, at the exact same moment as everyone else in the stadium. This is how football truly becomes for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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