OneCourt brings tactile tablets for visually impaired fans to NHL arenas
The Seattle hardware startup expands its sports accessibility devices to four NHL teams after an outdoor game debut.
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Seattle-based OneCourt is rolling out its accessibility hardware across four National Hockey League arenas, according to a report by GeekWire [1].
The company produces tactile tablets designed for blind and visually impaired spectators [1]. The devices convert real-time sports tracking telemetry into haptic vibrations directly beneath a user's fingertips, allowing followers to trace match action on a miniature representation of the playing surface [1].
The hockey rollout follows an appearance at the NHL Heritage Classic on Oct. 25 [1]. OneCourt is now making the hardware accessible to fans attending home games for the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings [1].
“Our community has been asking us for hockey since day one,” said Jerred Mace, chief executive officer of OneCourt, in comments reported by GeekWire [1]. The company’s leadership team includes chief operating officer Antyush Bollini, chief technology officer Andrew Buckingham, and chief information officer Nick Durand [1].
The hockey expansion arrives after Time recognized the tablet as one of its Best Inventions of 2026 [1].
Questions and answers
How does the OneCourt tablet work?
The tablet translates live game data feeds into physical vibrations, enabling blind and low-vision fans to track gameplay movements tactually.
Which NHL teams are offering the tablets at home games?
The devices are being offered at home games for the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red Wings, and Washington Capitals.
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Sources
- 1.Seattle startup OneCourt brings tactile tablets for blind and low-vision fans to NHL games — GeekWire, Nov 5, 2026
- 2.OneCourt, NHL activating through Ticketmaster sponsorship — Sports Business Journal, Nov 5, 2026