Everton new stadium
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Everton and their new £500m stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock represents one of the most significant developments in English football, as the club prepares to leave their historic Goodison Park home after over 130 years.
From next season, Liverpool will be playing the Merseyside derby away from home at the Everton Stadium.
The 52,888-capacity stadium has reached several key milestones, with the structure now declared complete following the installation of the final concrete terracing panel.
Currently, over 30,000 blue seats have been installed, turnstiles are in place, and glass has been fitted around the impressive South Stand.
Approximately 1,200 workers are currently on site, with recent developments including:
Installation of rail seating throughout the lower tier of the steep south stand
Digital ticketing control panels being fitted
New SIS hybrid playing surface has been laid
Ongoing drainage system installation
Lighting systems, are visible under the stadium’s impressive structure. Tony McArdle/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame via Liverpool Echo
The home dugout at Everton Stadium. Tony McArdle/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame.
Once complete, the stadium is expected to deliver a £1.3bn boost to the economy and create 15,000 jobs.
Beyond football, it’s anticipated to attract 1.4m new visitors to the region and serve as a premier venue for international events.
Much like Anfield has become a destination for global musicians, it seems that Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals are looking to enter the market.
The stadium will also be one of the host venues for UEFA Euro 2028
A stunning aerial perspective of Everton Stadium captured from atop Liverpool’s iconic Royal Liver Building.
Blue-colored bricks outside the stadium. Tony McArdle/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame
Richard Kenyon, Everton’s chief commercial and communications officer, said of the project via the Liverpool Echo:
“To move to the waterfront is incredible, and to see what has been created for the fan base and the city. It’s not just a home for Everton Football Club. It’s a cultural asset for the city, all year round.
“It’s been a long process and it’s taken many decades to find the right site, the three-year build is nearly finished, on time, and on budget and we are ready to start playing football there from August of next year.”
Turnstiles at the Everton Stadium. Tony McArdle/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame.
Photography of the new stands in the Everton Stadium. Tony McArdle/Everton FC Official Photography Library/SmartFrame.
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