Beitar Jerusalem FC Enhances Stadium Accessibility for Combat Vets and Disabled Fans
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Beitar Jerusalem FC has introduced new accessibility measures at Teddy Stadium for its upcoming 2026/7 season home games. The club has created adapted viewing areas and quiet zones for fans with combat trauma, PTSD, and disabilities. These include accessible entrances, wheelchair ramps, and a dedicated quiet space in the South Stand, alongside provisions for service animals.
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- Beitar Jerusalem FC has implemented new accessibility features at Teddy Stadium for combat veterans and disabled fans.
- The club has established accessible viewing areas and quiet zones for fans with special needs.
- Wheelchair users will now enter through an adapted North Stand with dedicated ramps and facilities.
- A specialized quiet zone in the South Stand is available for fans experiencing emotional overload or anxiety.
- Stadium staff have received training on assisting fans with disabilities and service animals.
Ahead of its first home game of the 2026/7 season, Beitar Jerusalem FC announced significant accessibility upgrades at Teddy Stadium. These enhancements are designed to accommodate fans with combat trauma, PTSD, and other disabilities, ensuring a comfortable and safe matchday experience for all.
The club has established dedicated accessible viewing areas and quiet zones tailored to the specific needs of these supporters. Fans using wheelchairs will now enter through the North Stand, which has been adapted for accessibility and includes dedicated ramps for optimal viewing, along with accessible services and concessions. Each wheelchair user is permitted one accompanying guest.
A specialized zone in the South Stand, near Gate 19, has been created for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and other fans requiring a more adapted environment. This area features quiet spaces where supporters can temporarily retreat from the stadium's noise and crowds to manage emotional overload, flashbacks, or anxiety responses. A seating area with a chair will be available in an adjacent tunnel for those needing to rest.
Fans wishing to use these specialized facilities can approach stadium security with appropriate documentation. Staff and security personnel have received specific training regarding the needs of these fans, including the proper handling of service and assistance animals. An area in the South Stand has also been designated for fans accompanied by service dogs, with staff briefed on their importance and how to interact with them without causing disruption.
Beitar Jerusalem stated, "Beitar Jerusalem sees great importance in making the game experience accessible to all its fans, and will continue to work so that every fan can come to Teddy, cheer for the team, and feel an integral part of the yellow-black family."
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