A sustainable European Championships Final, thanks to the collaboration of UEFA and RFEF
This Sunday's European Championships final in Berlin will also be sustainable and accessible, thanks to the joint work that UEFA and the RFEF have been carrying out throughout the tournament, with the aim of ensuring that all fans can enjoy the most inclusive and environmentally friendly football.
As such, there will be 25 volunteers dedicated exclusively to accessibility, fully accessible tickets to the stadium (A and B); companions for people in wheelchairs; preferential access to food and beverage sales areas; sensory bags with noise-cancelling headphones and other features; or match narration for blind people, among others.
These inclusive services have been repeated in all the matches played by the Spanish national team, in addition to the sustainability of the team hotel, where our players have been based and where the press centre is located. To this end, single-use plastic was replaced by personalised bottles that could be refilled in the fountains installed for this purpose. The accreditations were also made with plastic-free materials, rest areas were created, the use of bicycles was promoted and healthy products were offered daily, such as seasonal fruit or healthy food. A waste separation and recycling policy was also implemented and an agreement was reached with the hotel where the national team is staying to avoid food waste.
In total, UEFA has invested 32 million euros in sustainability and has received the support of the national federations, which have also developed these sustainable policies and worked together in implementing them. In the case of the RFEF, in addition, the DAO (Disability Access Officer) has attended all fans with reduced mobility who have attended the matches.
More information for Sunday's match:
SPAIN - ENGLAND, BERLIN
There are more than 25 volunteers dedicated exclusively to accessibility issues. You can recognise them by the accessibility icon on their uniform. ♿
If you have any questions about accessibility in the stadium the volunteers will be happy to help you.
🚪 Tickets A and B are fully accessible.
🎉 The best accessible route from the Fan Zone to the stadium:
To reach entrance A or B:
- From the Reichstag Fan Zone and the Fan Zone Brandenburger Tor you can reach the Olympiastadion Berlin by S-Bahn from Berlin Central Station. Take the S3, S9 (direction Spandau) or the special S5 trains to the Olympiastadion S-Bahn station.
To reach entrance A:
- If you leave the Fan Zone Brandenburger Tor in a southerly direction via Ebertstraße, you can also use the underground station Potsdamer Platz. From there, take the U2 line in the direction of Ruhleben and get off at Olympia-Stadion.
All of the above-mentioned stations are wheelchair accessible.
Fans with visual or hearing impairments can also ask the volunteers in the Fan Zone for help in planning their journey.
ℹ Accessibility information points
There are 2 accessibility information points in the stadium:
1. Directly after entering through Entrance B.
2. Integrated into the stadium walls when entering the stadium from Entrance A.
🚾 Toilets
All accessible toilets are located near the wheelchair seating area and are easily accessible on the west and east sides of the stadium.
There are also accessible toilets outside the stadium at Olympischer Platz , at the corner of Trakhener Allee/Gutmuthsweg and at the corner of Coubertin platz/Trakhener Allee .
🛗 Lifts
All seats for wheelchair users are accessible without a lift, while some easy-access seats on the upper level require the use of the lift for access without stairs. You can use lifts 23 and 99 to reach the easy-access seats on the upper level (see accessibility map). Volunteers will be on hand to help you find your way.
🍟 Catering
Food stands are easily accessible and some stands near the accessible seating areas will have dedicated priority lanes.
These lanes will be open for all to use, but accessibility volunteers will be available to ensure accessible ticket holders receive priority service when they arrive.
🦽 Wheelchair Assistance Service
A wheelchair assistance service will be available for visitors with reduced mobility who have not come in their own wheelchair and require assistance to reach their seats after security checks.
🎧 Audio descriptive commentary
Audio descriptive commentary for visually impaired fans is available directly via the UEFA EURO 2024 app. There is no need to pick up a device at the stadium: simply bring your mobile phone with you.
✨ Sensory bags
Sensory bags will be available for spectators with non-visible sensory needs or disabilities. A limited number of sensory bags, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, anti-stress toys and verbal cue cards, will be available for visitors to use at no additional cost. You can find the sensory bags at the accessibility information points.
🎉 Fan Zone Accessibility and Public Viewing
The Fan Zones areas will be accessible for all fans and will feature facilities such as viewing platforms, ramps for activations and much more.
Both the Reichstag Fan Zone and the Brandenburger Tor Fan Zone are generally accessible. A small number of attractions have upper floors that are not accessible by wheelchair. In such cases, a similar activity will be made on the ground floor where possible. Volunteers will also be available to offer assistance.
Accessible toilets and changing facilities are available in both Fan Zones. In addition, there are also male and female toilets available.
The public viewing area in the Fan Zone Brandenburger Tor is generally accessible. For wheelchair users, we recommend accessing the Fan Zone from the south (e.g. from Potsdamer Platz) via the south entrance of Ebertstraße. From here, ramps will guide you to an elevated viewing platform.
There is a viewing platform available for people with disabilities. The best way to access the platform is from the south (e.g. from Potsdamer Platz) via the south entrance of Ebertstraße.
You can also watch the matches in the Reichstag Fan Zone. There are many seating options available here.
There are accessible toilets and changing rooms in the public viewing area. In addition, there are also gender-neutral toilets available.
If you have any questions or concerns about accessibility for fans with disabilities, please write to [email protected].
