Hill Dickinson Stadium

The idea of a new stadium for Everton FC emerged in the early 2000s, when it became clear that Goodison Park -- opened in 1892 -- no longer met the demands of the modern Premier League era. The realisation of the project took more than two decades and passed through several crises.

Planning and early proposals

Everton investigated multiple sites: first Kirkby, then a scheme called Kings Dock within the central waterfront estate. Both fell through -- Kirkby was rejected in a 2008 ballot, while Kings Dock foundered on financial grounds. Attention finally turned in 2017 to Bramley-Moore Dock, which offered a cleared industrial site with a dramatic Mersey panorama and a backdrop of Victorian brick warehousing.

Construction and opening

The design was produced by architect Dan Meis, a US-based specialist in sports arenas, working with UK practice BDP. Planning permission was granted in 2021 following extensive public consultation. Construction commenced in 2021 and the stadium opened in 2025, initially under the name Everton Stadium. A naming-rights agreement with Liverpool-based law firm Hill Dickinson was announced in 2025, giving the ground its current title.

Notable milestones

Everton's departure from Goodison Park marked the end of one of English football's longest continuous ground tenancies -- 133 years at the same address. Goodison Park had hosted matches during the 1966 FIFA World Cup and is now being preserved. The move to Bramley-Moore Dock is a founding moment for the club comparable in scale to Everton's original departure from Anfield in 1892.

Hill Dickinson Stadium arrived in the Premier League as one of the most anticipated new football facilities in English sport for a generation. Everton supporters -- known as The Toffees -- brought with them a fan culture built over more than 130 years.

Fan culture

Everton have one of the most loyal and vocal supporter bases in England. Goodison Park was long regarded as one of the most intensely atmospheric grounds in the top flight, and the club's fans are known for their solidarity and ability to generate belief in the most testing moments of a season. The rivalry with Liverpool FC -- the Merseyside Derby -- is among the most charged in English football, and the prospect of hosting that fixture on Everton's new Mersey waterfront home adds a fresh geographical dimension to a contest already loaded with history.

Big matches

Since opening for the 2025/26 season, the stadium has hosted all of Everton's home Premier League fixtures. The Merseyside Derby against Liverpool FC now takes place in the closest geographical proximity to Anfield of any Everton home ground in the rivalry's history. The first season at the new stadium generated extensive media coverage worldwide as a milestone moment in English football.

Reaching Hill Dickinson Stadium from Liverpool city centre is straightforward on foot along the waterfront or by public transport.

How to get there

• Train / Merseyrail: Moorfields or Liverpool Lime Street stations are approximately 25-30 minutes on foot along the dock promenade
• Bus: Merseytravel route 19 and several other services stop near Vauxhall Road close to the stadium
• Car: On-site parking is limited; Park & Ride facilities or city-centre car parks with a walk or connecting bus are recommended
• On foot: A scenic waterfront route from Liverpool ONE takes approximately 30 minutes

Tickets and tours

Match tickets for Everton FC are sold through the official evertonfc.com website. Members receive priority access; general sale availability varies by fixture. The stadium offers guided tours covering dressing rooms, the players' tunnel and riverside viewing points -- online pre-booking is required.

Visitor tips

• Where to eat? The waterfront regeneration district is developing fast; Regent Road and the surrounding dock area offer a growing range of options
• Is it family-friendly? Yes -- the stadium was designed from the outset with full disabled access and dedicated family sections
• When to arrive? Allow at least 60-90 minutes before kick-off -- the waterfront walk itself is worth the extra time
• Merseyside Derby fixtures: Tickets sell out within minutes; advance planning and membership are essential