OneCourt, an accessibility-focused startup, is partnering with NBA teams to enhance the live experience for blind and low vision fans. The company’s technology allows users to follow the action through touch with its tactile broadcast system that converts gameplay into vibrations. Most recently, the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, and Portland Trail Blazers announced partnerships with OneCourt, making these complimentary devices available to fans in attendance.
How the Technology Works
OneCourt’s tablet-sized devices translate real-time game data, such as ball movement, possession, and scoring, into distinct vibration patterns and audio cues. Fans place their hands on the device to follow the flow of the game without relying on visual input. In addition, users wear an earpiece that provides play-by-play commentary and score updates.
The company says its goal is to remove barriers to live sports and create an experience that is intuitive and inclusive for fans of all visual abilities.
“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,” says Jerred Mace, OneCourt founder and CEO.
Growing Recognition
The impact of the technology has resonated with users. Ferraro, a blind TikTok creator, tried the device at a recent Trail Blazers game. “I can’t explain how life-changing this is as a blind spectator,” he says.
The company’s progress has also earned broader recognition. Last month, Mace and fellow OneCourt cofounders Antyush Bollini, Andrew Buckingham, and Nick Durand were named to the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Sports.
On the recent partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, who are offering five OneCourt devices at all home games at State Farm Arena, Mace says the “partnership celebrates community, connection, and inclusivity, values that bring the city and its fans together.”