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PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation and Ticketmaster have partnered with OneCourt to enhance accessibility for Suns fans who are Blind and Low Vision with devices that utilize tactile broadcast technology. Ten OneCourt devices are available free of charge at every home game – the most devices available in the NBA – allowing fans who are Blind or Low Vision to feel and experience a live Suns home game in an entirely different way.
OneCourt’s cutting-edge tactile broadcast technology converts NBA live gameplay data into audio and trackable vibrations, allowing users to follow each play live with their fingertips on a tablet-sized device. The real-time data is translated into OneCourt’s haptic language and experienced by the fan as intuitive vibrations on the surface of the display.
“We are excited to further the fan experience with OneCourt’s innovative technology and offer more fans the opportunity to feel connected to the game,” said Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation Executive Director Sarah Krahenbuhl. “The devices help make Suns games more accessible which is part of our continued commitment to elevate the game experience one fan at a time.”
"Ticketmaster is dedicated to connecting fans with the moments that matter most," said Ticketmaster Senior Director of Client Development Scott Aller. "Through our partnership with the Phoenix Suns and OneCourt, we're transforming how Blind and Low Vision fans experience the game through innovative technology. We're proud to support initiatives like this that make the live events more accessible and engaging for all fans.”
“OneCourt is excited to partner with the Phoenix Suns and Ticketmaster to enhance accessibility in live sports,” said OneCourt Founder and CEO Jerred Mace. “By providing ten devices at PHX Arena, we are demonstrating what’s possible when technology, sports and community come together. OneCourt is setting a new standard for accessibility in live sports.”
Devices are available for check out on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can submit a reservation inquiry in advance or visit Guest Services located in the arena pavilion on game day.
Individuals from Saavi Services for the Blind, a local blindness rehabilitation training center, tested the devices at the Suns game on March 2.
About OneCourt
OneCourt is a Seattle-based startup that has created the world’s first tactile broadcast, making live sports accessible to all. OneCourt’s patent-pending haptic display translates real-time gameplay data into intuitive, trackable vibrations, allowing fans to experience the action through touch. In 2021, OneCourt started as an undergraduate project at the University of Washington. Today, OneCourt is offered in 3 NBA Venues, a 2025 NBA Launchpad Company, a Microsoft AI For Accessibility Grant Winner, and the new standard for accessibility in live sports. For more information, visit onecourt.io.
About Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster is the world's largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centers and theaters, Ticketmaster processes 600 million tickets per year across 35+ different countries. Ticketmaster is a part of Live Nation Entertainment. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com.