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Everton Unveils £800m Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium in Test Event

The state-of-the-art 52,888-seat venue welcomed 10,000 fans for its debut match as the club prepares to leave Goodison Park next season.

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The stadium is the seventh biggest in the Premier League and has been selected as a venue for Euro 2028
Soccer Football - A drone view shows the new Everton Stadium under construction in Liverpool, Britain - November 12, 2024 REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

Overview

  • Everton hosted a test event at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, with 10,000 fans attending an under-18 friendly against Wigan Athletic.
  • The £800m project, completed in December 2024, features a 52,888-seat capacity and is set to host matches at Euro 2028.
  • The South Stand, designed to create an intense atmosphere, will hold 14,000 fans and includes safe-standing rails, inspired by Borussia Dortmund’s 'Yellow Wall.'
  • The stadium is expected to contribute £1.3bn to the UK economy and create 15,000 jobs, while also regenerating the surrounding area in Liverpool.
  • Goodison Park, the club’s home since 1892, will host its final competitive match in May before being redeveloped into a mixed-use site.