Center for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) is supported by UEFA and aims to ensure that people with disabilities are as involved in as many aspects of the game as possible, from grassroots football to governing bodies. Since 2013, CAFE has been hosting its #TotalAccess Action Week and every spring the football world comes together to celebrate the important role disabled people play in football.
The CAFE Week of Action is the largest celebration of its kind, offering disabled fans and their groups (DSAs), clubs, venues, leagues, federations, NGOs and everyone passionate about access and inclusion the chance to come together in promoting #TotalAccess.
The blue-white-sky blues have supported the campaign since 2017 and we work hard to make our disabled facilities some of the best in the world. We want to improve communication between the Zenit fans with additional requirements and the club and help them to enjoy the game to its fullest.
As part of CAFE Action Week 2021, we've arranged organised sightseeing tours of the Gazprom Arena, as well as easier-to-access information about disabled access at the stadium and at the club's other facilities.
Our next home match against Akhmat Grozny on 13 March at the Gazprom Arena will see a series of events to highlight CAFE and their work. A virtual room will also be available for disabled fans unable to attend the game and events taking place there including a football quiz, a discussion forum and club prizes to be won.
Supporters wishing to take part can contact our dedicated disabled fan officer on mgn@fc-zenit.ru and applications are accepted until 8pm on 11 March. The number of participants is limited.
