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Beitar Jerusalem FC Enhances Stadium Accessibility for Combat Vets and Disabled Fans
Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has introduced new accessibility measures ahead of the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match on Monday. The upgrades, announced by Beitar Jerusalem FC ahead of its first home game of the 2026/7 season, are designed to ensure all fans, including combat veterans and disabled supporters, can enjoy games safely and comfortably.
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What happened
- 01Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem has implemented new accessibility measures starting Monday ahead of the Beitar Jerusalem vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match.
- 02Beitar Jerusalem FC announced the upgrades to accommodate combat veterans, fans with PTSD, and disabled supporters for the 2026/7 season.
- 03Wheelchair users and one companion will now enter through an adapted North Stand featuring dedicated ramps, restrooms, and concession stands.
- 04A designated zone in the South Stand near Gate 19 has been established for combat veterans and individuals with PTSD.
- 05The South Stand zone includes quiet spaces and a seating area in a nearby tunnel to help fans manage sensory overload and anxiety.
- 06Fans must present appropriate identification to security personnel to access the adapted areas in the stadium.
- 07An area has been allocated for fans with service dogs, and stadium staff have been trained to assist them.
Under the new arrangements, wheelchair users and one companion will now enter through the North Stand instead of Gate 4. The North Stand has been adapted with accessible restrooms, concession stands, and a dedicated viewing ramp.
Additionally, a designated, cordoned-off zone has been established in the South Stand near Gate 19 for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and others requiring an adapted environment. This area features quiet spaces to help fans escape stadium noise, crowds, and stimuli, providing a calm setting for those experiencing emotional overload, flashbacks, or anxiety. A seating area with a chair is also available in a nearby tunnel for resting.
To access these adapted areas, fans must present appropriate identification or documentation to security personnel. Stadium ushers and security teams have been trained to assist fans, including those accompanied by service and assistance dogs, for whom a dedicated area has been established.
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