LAFC is teaming up with the Foundation Fighting Blindness to host blind and low vision fans at LAFC matches at Banc of California Stadium this season. Leveraging the team’s partnership with audio technology Mixhalo, fans will have access to crystal-clear, real-time play-by-play in English featuring the call of ESPN LA’s Dave Denholm and the Spanish audio featuring Armando Aguayo on 980 AM La Mera Mera.
All fans at Banc of California can now use their phone, headphones and the free mobile Mixhalo app to listen to Mixhalo’s pristine, high-quality live audio for an immersive experience while watching at the stadium. As the first-ever MLS team to adopt the technology, LAFC first announced its collaboration with Mixhalo in December 2020. With fans now returning to Banc of California Stadium at full capacity, Mixhalo audio will be available to all fans at every LAFC home game through the remainder of the 2022 season.
“LAFC matches are for everyone,” LAFC Co-President and CBO Larry Freedman said. “We are constantly focusing on improving our fan experience and making our games more accessible to all. We are proud to welcome fans from the Foundation Fighting Blindness community this season to experience LAFC matches in person through Mixhalo’s incredible technology.”
Guests from the Foundation Fighting Blindness community will attend select LAFC home games and have the opportunity to meet with Denholm and Aguayo before the game.
“We are honored to be partnering with LAFC in making the games more accessible for our blind and low vision community,” said Jason Menzo, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation Fighting Blindness. “We look forward to the technology rolling out into other stadiums, not only in the United States, but globally.”
“Mixhalo elevates the live sports experience for everyone, and we’re thrilled that vision impaired LAFC fans can enjoy a better experience at matches this season,” said Doug Holtzman, Mixhalo’s Head of Sports. “With live calls from Dave Denholm directly in your ear – it really doesn’t get much better than that.”
