MCC & Waymap: Accessible Cricket for Visually Impaired Fans
- Lord's Cricket Ground, owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), is teaming up with Waymap, a navigation app, to improve accessibility for sports fans.
- Lord's will be the first stadium to implement Waymap technology.
- the Waymap app also promotes sustainability by helping fans choose low-carbon travel options to the cricket ground, reducing the environmental impact of match day transportation.
Lord’s Cricket Ground scores a win for accessibility! In a move pioneering accessible innovation, the MCC partners with Waymap too transform the fan experience, especially for visually impaired cricket enthusiasts.Waymap’s technology provides precise navigation throughout the stadium-and even from transport hubs-without relying on GPS or Wi-Fi. This partnership ensures that every fan can effortlessly find their way to their seats, amenities, and exits. Secondary benefits include supporting sustainable travel to reduce the environmental impact.This collaboration highlights the commitment toward inclusivity. News Directory 3 provides the latest on this exciting development. Discover what’s next as Waymap integrates further, promising even more streamlined trip planning for the upcoming season.
Lord’s Cricket Ground Sets New Accessibility Standard with Waymap Partnership
Lord’s Cricket Ground, owned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), is teaming up with Waymap, a navigation app, to improve accessibility for sports fans. The partnership aims to make the venue more welcoming to all, especially blind and visually impaired guests.
Lord’s will be the first stadium to implement Waymap technology. The app offers turn-by-turn audio and on-screen directions to seats, amenities, and exits. It operates without GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or mobile data, providing reliable guidance throughout the venue and from transport hubs along the M25.
the Waymap app also promotes sustainability by helping fans choose low-carbon travel options to the cricket ground, reducing the environmental impact of match day transportation. The app’s role in sustainable travel planning aligns with the club’s environmental goals.
Robert Ebdon, MCC Director of estates, said the partnership with Waymap allows them to lead the way in accessible innovation, ensuring that every visitor can experience the magic of Lord’s with greater ease and independence.
Tom Pey, Waymap’s Founder and President, noted that this is the first deployment of highly accurate personal navigation technology in a sports stadium.He added that it will make things much easier for blind and disabled people visiting Lord’s, and will also help everyone find their way to their seats, bars and other facilities.
Waymap’s SmartStep technology, initially designed for the visually impaired, has been adapted for complex urban environments. The app offers step-free routing, directions to accessible restrooms, and multilingual support.
Initially, Lord’s visitors can access Waymap’s features through the Waymap app.Next season, the technology will be integrated into the Lord’s app, streamlining accessible and sustainable trip planning.
What’s next
The integration of Waymap into the lord’s app next season promises to further enhance the fan experience, making sustainable and accessible travel planning even more straightforward for all guests.