With the new Premier League season underway fans across the country are taking up their matchday rituals again and heading to grounds old and new.
However, for disabled fans, it seems that the new country’s newest stadiums are the best venues, with Everton’s Hill-Dickinson Stadium and Tottenham Hotspur’s aptly named Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ranking as the top two in the Premier League for accessibility.
This comes after new research from the experts at Halton Stairlifts compiled data from Level Playing Field, official club accessibility guides, and TripAdvisor accessibility mentions, and scored all 20 Premier League stadiums on wheelchair spaces, Changing Places toilets, accessible facilities, and verified fan feedback.
Everton’s new stadium, which opened this season, scored the highest with 279 wheelchair positions, three changing place facilities, 58 accessible toilets, step-free access throughout the stadium, sensory rooms, and inclusive faith spaces.
Also making up the top five for most accessible stadiums were London sides Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, Everton’s Merseyside rivals Liverpool and the team with the smallest stadium in the league, AFC Bournemouth.
At the other end of the table, Fulham’s Craven Cottage and Nottingham Forest’s City Ground ranked lowest on available wheelchair spaces and Changing Places provision.
Neil McKenzie, mobility expert at Halton Stairlifts, commented on the findings of the research, saying:
“While some Premier League clubs have made huge strides in making their stadiums accessible for all fans, the league as a whole still faces a mixed picture. Supporters with disabilities shouldn’t have to fight for the same matchday experience as everyone else. At certain grounds, that’s still the reality.
“Accessibility shouldn’t be about meeting minimum legal standards; it’s about creating an environment where every supporter feels welcomed, valued, and able to enjoy the game without unnecessary obstacles. Clubs that are lagging behind need to recognise that improving access is not a ‘nice to have’, it’s a core part of modern football culture.”
For more information on the Premier League stadium accessibility rankings, visit the Halton Stairlifts website.
To be in the know on matchdays, check out our Everton Matchday Guide & Map: Best Food and Drink Spots Near The Hill Dickinson Stadium.
