ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT FOR FC BARCELONA WEBSITES AND APPS
FC Barcelona is committed to making its websites and mobile applications accessible to all people, regardless of their physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities, as well as the device, software, or usage conditions employed to access them. The aim is to promote an inclusive digital experience and reduce barriers to accessing information and communication.
The Club is committed to accessibility and is working to progressively incorporate accessibility criteria into its digital products and services, in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework, including Law 11/2023 of May 8 on the accessibility of certain products and services, and the Catalonia Accessibility Code.
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 and the UNE-EN 301549:2022 standard provide the reference framework for the improvement work being carried out on our websites and applications. At present, the level of compliance is partial, as some content or functionalities do not yet fully meet all applicable requirements.
This accessibility statement applies to: https://fcbarcelona.cat.
COMPLIANCE STATUS
FC Barcelona is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to everyone. However, the website still contains some accessibility issues that may make access more difficult for people with disabilities.
Third-Party Services
Some of FC Barcelona’s digital services are developed and managed by third parties through service contracts. In these cases, responsibility for implementing any required accessibility improvements lies with the companies responsible for providing those services.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The FC Barcelona website provides institutional, sporting, and news-related information about the Club, and offers digital services related to the purchase of tickets, experiences, and tours, the management of services for members and fans, participation in promotions, and access to the official store.
ACCESSIBLE CONTENT
The content on the https://fcbarcelona.cat website is accessible for the following reasons:
Controls for Moving Content
Controls: Adequate controls are provided for content that plays automatically or flashes intermittently.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2
Pointer Gestures
Pointer gestures: It is possible to navigate the website using a single pointer, and users are provided with the option to cancel the action of clicking any interactive element.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.4.
Text Alternatives
Labels in Name: Text alternatives correspond to the content both visually and programmatically, ensuring consistency between what users see and what assistive technologies announce.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.5.3.
Forms
Changes of Context: No unexpected changes of context occur in any forms while users are entering data, preventing distractions and allowing them to complete forms without interruption.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 3.2.2.
Language
Language: The language of the web pages, as well as any sections of content presented in a different language, is correctly identified and marked.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 3.1.1, 3.1.2.
NON-ACCESSIBLE CONTENT
The content listed below is not fully accessible for the following reasons:
Browsers and Devices
Browsers and Devices: The website may not display correctly on all browsers and devices.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.3.4, 4.1.1.
Consistent Structure
Consistent Structure: It cannot be guaranteed that the website maintains a consistent structure across all pages, including menus, headings, lists, tables, and other elements.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.5, 3.2.3, 3.2.4.
Headings and Labels
Headings and Labels: It cannot be guaranteed that heading text and labels always accurately describe the content they relate to.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.4.6.
Page Titles
Page Titles: It may be the case that page titles do not always include both the website name and the relevant section name.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.4.2.
Text Alternatives
Text Alternatives: Some images, images of text, and icons may not contain sufficient text alternatives.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.1.1.
Colour Contrast
Colour Contrast: There may be contrast barriers affecting text elements and interactive components, which could make them difficult to perceive for some users.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.3, 1.4.11.
Identification
Use of Colour: Some elements may convey information based solely on colour.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.1.
Forms
Labels or Instructions: Some forms may contain labels that are incorrectly associated with form fields, or they may lack accessible labels altogether.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.3.1, 3.3.2, 4.1.2.
Error Detection: Some errors may not be detected when completing a form, or the form may not provide suggestions on how to correct them.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 3.3.1, 3.3.3, 3.3.4, 4.1.3.
Audiovisual Content
Audiovisual Content: Audiovisual resources may not be properly captioned. Audio descriptions or text alternatives may also be missing.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 1.2.5.
Keyboard Navigation
Keyboard: Navigation using only a keyboard may not be fully smooth or may not correctly follow the visual order of the content.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.4.3.
Focus
Focus: In some cases, the keyboard focus indicator may not be visible when navigating through certain elements, or some elements may not receive focus at all. Changes in content may also occur as a result of a change in focus.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.13, 2.4.7, 3.2.1.
Zoom and Resizing
Text Enlargement: Content on the website may not display correctly when text size is increased to 400%.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.4.
Images of Text: Some instances of text may be presented as images rather than actual text.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.5.
Reflow and Spacing: When content is enlarged up to 400%, some content may be lost or not displayed correctly.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 1.4.10, 1.4.12.
Purpose of Links
Purpose of Links: The purpose of links may not always be described clearly. Icons that function as links may lack text alternatives that enable users to understand their destination.
Relevant WCAG criteria: 2.4.4.
Third-Party Code
Third-Party Code: The website uses third-party code that may not comply with accessibility guidelines.
Relevant WCAG criteria: This may affect compliance with all WCAG criteria, depending on the specific third-party components and services involved.
COMMUNICATIONS
For accessibility-related inquiries, suggestions, or issues, please contact the Specialised Services Office (OAE) at oae@fcbarcelona.cat, by phone at +34 93 496 36 00, or by post at:
FC BARCELONA
Carrer d’Arístides Maillol, s/n
08028 Barcelona
Spain
PREPARATION OF THIS ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
This accessibility statement was prepared on 1 July 2026.
The method used to prepare this statement was an external accessibility audit carried out by TOTHOMweb, a web accessibility consultancy accredited by ENAC (Spanish National Accreditation Body).
Last review of this statement: 1 July 2026.