Sport nationEverton’s New Stadium: Everything You Need to Know About the Toffees’ £800m Home
Everton Football Club has officially opened the doors to its new stadium, giving 10,000 lucky fans a glimpse into the future. The Toffees’ Under-18s played the first-ever game at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, falling to a 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic. As the club prepares to bid farewell to Goodison Park, its home of 133 years, here’s everything you need to know about Everton’s new stadium.
The new stadium, situated at Bramley-Moore Dock in Vauxhall, will officially open its doors at the start of the 2025-26 season. The first competitive fixtures are expected to be played in August 2025. Everton opted against making a mid-season move away from Goodison Park, choosing instead to see out the remainder of the current campaign at their iconic home.
One of the most pressing questions surrounding the new stadium is its name. While a naming rights partner has yet to be announced, the stadium has been commonly referred to as the Everton Stadium or Bramley Moore. The club will be hoping to secure a lucrative sponsorship deal to help offset the significant costs associated with the stadium’s construction.
Speaking of costs, the new stadium has come with a hefty price tag of around £800m. The initial estimate of £500m has ballooned over the course of the four-year construction project. The architects behind the stadium are MEIS and BDP Pattern, who have designed a state-of-the-art facility that will provide an electric atmosphere for Everton’s supporters.
The new stadium will boast a capacity of 52,888, making it the seventh-largest in the Premier League. The ground will also feature safe-standing seats, which could potentially increase the capacity in future years if the government changes the legislation surrounding the ratio of one person standing to one seat.
Everton’s new stadium will not only serve as the home of the Toffees but will also host other major events. The stadium has been selected as one of six English venues to host matches at Euro 2028, alongside Wembley, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Etihad Stadium, St James’ Park, and Villa Park. The stadium will also be used for outdoor concerts and other major sporting events.
As Everton prepares to bid farewell to Goodison Park, the club has planned a ‘Farewell to Goodison Festival’ to mark the occasion. The festival will include live music, special appearances from past and present players, and a celebration of the club’s rich history at the iconic stadium. After the final match in May, the site will be redeveloped, bringing an end to an era for the Toffees.
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