Disabled fans' stories

The stories below are the real life experiences of disabled football fans from around the world.

If you have a story to share, please visit our 'Submit a story' page.

Reflecting on 25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act

CAFE Fan Liaison Officer Amy Wilson marks 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Read more

"Stewards would look at my eyes and insist that I was drunk"

On World Sight Day 2020 we hear from partially sighted CSKA Moscow fan Sergey Bykasov. Read more

"Experiencing live football is far more fun than just sitting in front of the TV"

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"I go to the stadium now and I go as a Marseille fan, not as just a disabled person."

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"CSKA lost that game, but those were still the most vivid emotions I had felt for many years."

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A fan's experience of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil

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"We have become as important to our team as they are to us"

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"I can't imagine my life without live football."

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"Attending that match is one of my greatest ever memories!"

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"My dream came true."

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"It’s such a huge difference between watching football on TV and going to the stadium."

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"I enjoy football to the fullest."

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"He has given me the confidence and independence to get out and about on my own, and not have to rely on other people"

Ahead of International Guide Dog day, we spoke with Jon Attenborough about his experiences as a guide dog owner and a passionate football supporter
Celebrating International Guide Dog Day 2024

International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April every year
UEFA Europa Conference League Final 2024 accessibility tickets on sale now

Tickets are available to apply for until 11:00 CEST on Tuesday 16 April, so we recommend interested fans submit their applications as soon as possible
UEFA Europa League Final 2024 accessibility tickets on sale now

The sales phase will close at 11:00 CEST on Tuesday 16 April, so we recommend interested fans submit their applications as soon as possible

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Vacancies

Opportunities to join the CAFE team or work with one of our partners and stakeholders
Access for All guide

Setting out minimum requirements at football stadiums based on European standards
Important information for UEFA EURO 2020 ticket holders

Changes to ticketing terms and conditions, refund policy and privacy notification
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UEFA EURO 2020 accessibility ticket update for semi-finals and final

Matches to be played in front of 60,000 spectators
UEFA EURO 2020 accessibility tickets on sale now

Disabled supporters wishing to attend UEFA EURO 2020 can now apply for accessibility tickets for all matches.
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FIFA World Cup accessibility tickets available in First Come First Served sales period

Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup, taking place between 21 November and 18 December 2022
CAFE is recruiting - Media and Communications Assistant

Interested applicants have until 18.00 CET on Friday 7 April to submit their applications