Sky Sports and Guinness are introducing new accessibility features across Premier League broadcasts, including Live Subtitles for all matches and Live Descriptive Audio Commentary on selected fixtures. The initiative, launching with the October 10–11 matches such as Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool vs Manchester City, aims to improve access for blind, partially sighted, and hard-of-hearing fans. Live Descriptive Audio Commentary provides continuous match narration tailored for supporters with sight loss, developed with input from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and accessibility experts.
Live Subtitles will deliver real-time text of commentary and on-screen dialogue across all front-channel Premier League matches on Sky Sports. The services are designed to be easily activated via Sky Voice Control or on-screen menus, enhancing inclusivity for fans watching at home, with others, or in social settings. This rollout marks Sky Sports’ largest accessibility initiative to date, reinforcing its commitment to making live sport accessible to a broader audience through innovative, user-tested solutions.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing