INDIANAPOLIS Visually impaired fans will have a new way to experience Indiana Pacers games this season through a partnership with nonprofit MindsEye that provides live audio description at 20 home games.
Starting with Monday's preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, ticketed fans can access trained audio describers who relay visual information happening during games from player movements and team uniforms to mascot Boomer's antics and halftime performances.
"Pacers games are all about energy, excitement and connection, and our fans deserve to feel part of that," said Pacers Sports & Entertainment CEO Mel Raines. "This partnership with MindsEye lets us bring the full game-day experience to blind and low-vision fans in a new way."
The service was piloted during last season for both