Lord’s, Bristol & Volleyball – Sports Shorts
Lord’s Cricket Ground is revolutionizing accessibility by partnering with Waymap, offering a new navigation system for all fans, including those with visual impairments. Bristol Bears Women celebrate continued sponsorship from Xledger, securing their partnership for the 2025/26 season. Volleyball fans in Latin America and the Caribbean gain access to more content as Volleyball World teams up with IRIS Sport Media, expanding its reach. News Directory 3 delivers the highlights.With these developments, sports enthusiasts can look forward to enhanced experiences and greater access to the games. Discover what’s next in these exciting sports partnerships.
Sports Accessibility Enhanced as Lord’s Cricket Ground Partners with Waymap
Updated June 25, 2025
Lord’s Cricket Ground is set to become the frist sports venue to adopt Waymap, a navigation app designed to improve accessibility. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is implementing the technology to provide step-by-step directions without relying on GPS,Wi-Fi,or mobile data. This initiative aims to support visually impaired users and enhance the experience for all visitors, offering routing to seats, amenities, and exits, including journey planning from within the M25.
Bristol Bears Women Secure Continued Sponsorship
Bristol Bears Women will see continued support from xledger, the enterprise cloud finance software company. Xledger has renewed its partnership as the team’s Principal Partner and new Front of Shirt sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The two-year deal builds upon Xledger’s existing relationship with Bristol Sport, which began in 2019. The sponsorship also extends to the Bears’ community project ”Bear in Mind,” supporting teenage girls through rugby and providing financial solutions to Bristol Sport.
Volleyball World Expands Reach with New Media Partnership
Volleyball World has appointed IRIS Sport Media as its exclusive media distribution agency for Central and South America (excluding Brazil) and the Caribbean. The four-year agreement aims to bring volleyball closer to its growing fanbase. Volleyball World, a joint venture between FIVB and CVC Capital Partners, boasts 800 million fans and a significant digital presence, including nearly 16 million social media followers and a rapidly expanding VBTV streaming platform.
What’s next
Expect to see Waymap implemented at Lord’s Cricket Ground, enhancing the matchday experience for all attendees. Bristol Bears Women will proudly display Xledger on their shirts, continuing a strong partnership. Volleyball fans in Latin America and the Caribbean can anticipate increased access to Volleyball World content through IRIS Sport Media.