VfL Wolfsburg: Accessibility will become a must from June 2025!

VfL Wolfsburg: Accessibility will become a must from June 2025!

In today's digital world, accessibility is no longer a mere catchphrase, but an important concern for all services offered. On June 27, 2025, the explanation on the accessibility of the VfL Wolfsburg website and the associated app and newsletter was published. This explanation is not just a duty, but a sign of the responsibility that VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH has to its user: inside. VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH is based in the Allerwiesen 1, 38446 Wolfsburg and is registered in the Braunschweig commercial register under HRB No. 100486. According to VfL Wolfsburg, accessibility is based on a clear legal framework, the accessibility law (BFSG), as well as BITV 2.0, WCAG 2.1 and EN 301 549 (Level aa).

This explanation emphasizes that the digital offers of VfL Wolfsburg “partially” meet the requirements for accessibility. Nevertheless, some areas are in need of improvement. For example, there are restrictions on the video functions, which means that subtitles can be missing and the playback usually does not work perfectly. Even with pictures and graphics, there is often a lack of the necessary text alternatives. Unclear link texts and difficult to read contrasts represent many users: on the inside another obstacle. In the case of forms, the lettering could be more present and helpful feedback in the event of errors.

The legal framework: BFSG

The accessibility law (BFSG), which comes into force on June 28, 2025 in Germany, is a crucial measure that ensures accessibility in the digital space. It implements the EU directive 2019/882 on accessibility requirements for products and services. This law not only applies to websites, but also to apps and online shops. It obliges providers to ensure that all people, including those with different restrictions, have access to their digital content. BFSG law informs that exceptions only exist for private or purely business offers and that smaller companies are excluded.

For providers of essential services such as banks or health services, particularly strict regulations apply here. These not only have to design the website barrier -free, but also implement the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) from level A and AA. Those who are not careful and neglect these guidelines will face legal consequences such as warnings and fines from the deadline.

What does that mean for operators?

Not only large companies are required, but small and medium -sized companies can also be made responsible. From June 29, 2025, all online shops and essential websites must be barrier-free, individual services are even subject to a period until June 27, 2030. The effort pays off-not only legally, but also out of social responsibility and in the sense of a broader customers. In this way, accessibility refers to different users: inside with visual, hearing or motor restrictions. Information can be found comprehensively on DeineBarrierfreiheit.de.

A successful implementation of accessibility includes not only the technical measures, but also the right communication with the user: inside. VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH provides contacts for feedback, including by email to service@vfl-wolfsburg.de or by phone at 05361-8903-903. Future updates of the accessibility declaration should be carried out in order to meet the legal requirements.

summarized can be said: Accessibility in digital space is more than a legal obligation - it is the key to an inclusive society that all includes and does not leave anyone behind.