Sports Sensory Map launched by Spautism
Spautism has published an interactive guide to the sensory support that professional football, rugby, and cricket clubs offer for fans on matchdays.
The map is powered by Google Maps, and each featured club has a short description outlining what sensory support they provide – from sensory packs, through to quiet spaces and sensory rooms – as well as website links and contact information where possible.
There are close to 100 clubs and venues listed on the map, including well-known names from the Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership, Premiership Rugby, Super League, and first-class cricket, in addition to national/neutral stadiums.
Please click here to view the Sports Sensory Map: https://sport.li/nk-sensorymap
Tom Cliffe, Director at Spautism, said: “The aim of creating this map was to make information about sensory support easily accessible for sports fans. They can quickly use the map as a guide to what provisions clubs and venues provide on matchdays, and access links and contact details to seek more information.
“While some autistic fans enjoy noise and intensity at sports matches, others can find the environment overwhelming. This, with support from several equality organisations, has resulted in many clubs across the country providing more sensory support for fans who need it. But more can still be done.
“While this map highlights those who have provided or are planning to provide sensory support, we also hope it encourages other clubs and venues who don’t offer sensory support to work with us on making their matchdays more inclusive for everyone.”
If your club provides sensory support but is not included on the list, please send a message to [email protected] with details of your provisions. This map is a guide, and if any of the information is incorrect or out of date, please let us know.
We are grateful for the support of Final Third Sports Media for making this possible.
