Sacramento Kings Working to Enhance Accessibility
Mar 04, 2025 11:48AM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release
The Sacramento Kings are implementing an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center. Photo courtesy of Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - On Feb. 24, the Sacramento Kings in collaboration with Ticketmaster and OneCourt announced an innovative way for blind and low vision fans to experience live basketball action at Golden 1 Center. Beginning immediately and continuing through the NBA 2024-25 regular season, One Court’s haptic display will be available at all home games, free of charge, allowing fans to feel the game in real time.
OneCourt devices will be available for checkout at Guest Services, located near Section 109 and 207, on a first-come, first-served basis. Five devices will be available at each home game, expanding access to this groundbreaking technology and ensuring more fans can engage with the action in an inclusive way.
This cutting-edge technology converts live game action into audio and trackable vibrations, allowing users to follow plays with their fingertips.
The Kings worked closely with the NBA to integrate OneCourt with the league’s live gameplay tracking system, ensuring fans receive real-time updates through the device’s intuitive interface.
“At the Kings, we are committed to making live sports more accessible and inclusive for all fans,” said Sacramento Kings President of Business Operations John Rinehart. “Partnering with Ticketmaster to make OneCourt technology available at Golden 1 Center allows us to deliver an innovative, real-time experience that ensures Blind and Low Vision fans can feel the excitement of every play.”
"Our partnership with the Sacramento Kings brings OneCourt's adaptive technology to fans at Golden 1 Center, helping make gamedays more immersive and inclusive,” said Ticketmaster Senior Director of Client Development Scott Aller. “Live experiences are for everyone, and this initiative is part of Ticketmaster’s ongoing work to expand opportunities for how every type of fan can connect with and experience their favorite events.”
“We believe that sports are for everyone and at OneCourt, we have created an intuitive tactile broadcast that makes sports more enjoyable for fans of any age, background, or visual ability,” said OneCourt Founder and CEO Jerred Mace. “Fans feel more empowered than ever before to attend live sporting events and join in on the action. We are thrilled to partner with the Sacramento Kings and Ticketmaster to make OneCourt available to basketball fans at Golden 1 Center.”