From November 15 to 22 at the Inalpi Arena, CMT Translations’ inclusive technology will enable fans with visual impairments to follow every detail of the matches. Through highly detailed live audio description of the action on the blue court, fans will be able to experience the world’s top eight tennis players competing for the prestigious title.
The event, which officially brings the ATP season to a close, takes an important step forward in terms of accessibility. During the 2026 Nitto ATP Finals, the “Connect Me Too®” audio description service will be used for the first time.
The service enables fans to follow matches via a highly detailed live audio description provided by specially trained professional audio describers. The commentary goes beyond simply describing the rallies and points; it also recounts the players’ movements on the court, their facial expressions and gestures, the colors and details of their clothing, the warmth of the Italian crowd, and the whole atmosphere of the arena.
How does “Connect Me Too®” work?
The audio description follows the action on court in real time and is transmitted via 4G and 5G networks. Accessing the service is simple: download the free “Connect Me Too” app from the Android Play Store or the Apple Store, sign up, select the event, enter the code for your ticketed session, and connect your earphones or headphones.
Tony D’Angelo, Executive Director of the “Connect Me Too®” project, highlights the uniqueness of tennis:
“In tennis, the crowd falls silent during play. People who are blind or have low vision can hear the ball being struck and the crowd applauding, but they cannot always tell where the ball has landed or see a player’s reaction after losing a point. For the first time, audio description is coming to the Nitto ATP Finals, the tournament that brings the season to a close with the world’s top players, and it is happening in Italy. Tennis is the toughest challenge for a commentator: the pace is incredibly fast, the breaks are very brief, and there’s no room for unnecessary words. From Sunday, blind and partially sighted people will also be able to say they truly experienced the event.”
The CMT Translations technology is a well-established solution for accessibility in sport and culture. Over the years, the audio description system has been used for the Italian national football team, Serie A and Serie B football clubs, basketball matches, the Italian national rugby union team, and the UEFA Futsal Champions League Finals.
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