Most of London's major sporting venues are accessible to people with disabilities, although facilities vary. Make sure you tell the venue about your access requirements when booking.
Generally, stadiums and arenas are wheelchair accessible. However, in some cases there are a restricted number of seats for wheelchair users. It's best to book in advance.
Most venues offer a live commentary via a headset for people with impaired vision and hearing. Sometimes hearing loops or infrared systems are also available.
Stadiums and arenas generally allow assistance dogs, including guide dogs, hearing dogs and service dogs. It's usually against the law for service providers to refuse assistance dogs onto their premises.
Most venues have blue badge parking onsite. In most cases, prior arrangement is necessary. Again, it's best to call in advance to enquire about any requirements or restrictions.
Some teams and events offer concessions for people with disabilities. Often, accompanying personal assistants or carers enter for free.
Accessible stadiums and arenas
The following venues are all wheelchair accessible and offer facilities for hearing and visually impaired spectators.
- Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal access information - Ascot Racecourse
Ascot access information - Charlton Athletic Club
Charlton access information - Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea access information - Fulham Football Club
Fulham access information - Lord's Cricket Ground
Lord's access information - Millwall Football Club
Millwall access information - The O2
The O2 access information - The Oval
The Oval access information - Queens Park Rangers Football Club
Queens Park Rangers access information - Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Tottenham Hotspur access information - Twickenham Stadium
Twickenham access information - The SSE Arena, Wembley
The SSE Arena, Wembley access information - Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium access information - West Ham United Football Club
West Ham access information - Wimbledon
Wimbledon access information
AccessAble
AccessAble provide an online national guide to accessible buildings, venues and services. Their experts audit each business to collect the information.
Visit the AccessAble website for comprehensive access information about venues in London.
