Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Blind Fans Experience Super Bowl with Tactile Device
The NFL, OneCourt, and Ticketmaster have teamed up to create a special device for blind and low-vision fans to enjoy the Super Bowl.
This device, called OneCourt, helps fans feel where the ball is and hear what's happening in the game.
It vibrates in different ways for different plays and provides real-time audio through headphones.
About 10 fans will use this device at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California.
The device uses data from the NFL's tracking technology to create unique vibrations for plays like tackles and touchdowns.
The NFL and OneCourt hope this technology will make the game more accessible and enjoyable for blind and low-vision fans.
The NFL, OneCourt, and Ticketmaster have partnered to provide a tactile device for blind and low-vision fans to experience the Super Bowl.
The device, called OneCourt, tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays, and provides real-time audio through headphones.
About 10 blind and low-vision fans will use the device at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California, where the Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots on February 8.
The device uses data from the NFL's tracking technology to create unique vibrations for plays like tackles and touchdowns.
OneCourt is working with other sports leagues, including the NBA and MLB, to provide its devices at games and is in talks with the NHL and other organizations worldwide.
- Who
- Blind and low-vision fans, NFL, OneCourt, Ticketmaster
- What
- Tactile device that tracks the ball and provides real-time audio for blind and low-vision fans
- When
- Pilot during regular-season games and at the Super Bowl on February 8
- Where
- Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Why
- To provide unprecedented access to the Super Bowl for blind and low-vision fans
- Device
- OneCourt tablet
- Technology Partners
- NFL, OneCourt, Ticketmaster
- Super Bowl Location
- Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Super Bowl Date
- February 8
- Teams Playing
- Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots
- Founder
- Jerred Mace
- Data Provider
- Genius Sports
- NFL's Tracking Data Usage
- NextGen Stats for health, player safety, statistics, and gambling