West Ham United is proud to continue enhancing the matchday experience at London Stadium by introducing British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for the 2025/26 season.
As part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion, a dedicated BSL interpreter will now be present at matches at London Stadium to translate the pre-match and half-time shows. Whenever our matchday host is on screen, an interpreter will also be shown live on the stadium’s big screens to ensure that all fans can enjoy and engage with our interviews, announcements and competitions.
These ongoing improvements are shaped through regular dialogue with the West Ham United Disabled Supporters Association (WHUDSA), ensuring that the voices of supporters with disabilities or accessibility requirements are heard and acted upon.
“Securing BSL access at the games marks a significant step forward in providing equal accessibility for our deaf supporters,” said WHUDSA board member Keighley Miles.
“We look forward to continuing our collaboration with everyone at West Ham United to ensure we offer the best possible support for all disabled fans attending matches.”
“We are delighted to see this introduction, ahead of the new season, which will help make matchdays at London Stadium more inclusive," Level Playing Field’s Head of Fan Engagement & Supporter Services, Liam Bird, commented.
“The consultation which has gone into this development, with collaboration between the club and its Disabled Supporters’ Association, is a key positive and is something which has been going from strength to strength.
“We know what a difference BSL can make to the matchdays of many fans and are keen to find out about the experiences of West Ham and visiting supporters in the coming months.”
As we introduce this new service for matchdays, the Club and WHUDSA would welcome any feedback from fans who use BSL. Anyone wishing to provide feedback can either email [email protected] or get in touch with WHUDSA via their website.
West Ham United remains committed to creating an environment where all supporters can enjoy football in a welcoming and accessible setting.
For more information on accessibility at London Stadium, or to request assistance ahead of your visit, please view our Access Statement or contact [email protected].
