Everton’s Executive Chairman Marc Watts and Interim CxEO Colin ChongEverton’s Executive Chairman Marc Watts and Interim CxEO Colin Chong
Everton’s Executive Chairman Marc Watts and Interim CxEO Colin Chong | Everton FC
Everton will move to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock for the start of the 2025-26 season.
Everton have been handed the keys to their new stadium.
The handover from Laing O’Rourke has officially be completed after final checks were completed. The three-and-a-half year build finished on schedule ahead of the Toffees’ move to the state-of-the-art 52,888-seat ground for the start of next season.
It is the second landmark for the club in as many days, with The Friedkin Group (TFG) completing an Everton takeover yesterday. New executive chairman Mark Watts revealed that TFG plan to utilise the new stadium throughout the year rather than just on match days to boost revenue.
Watts said: “I feel privileged to be here today to be part of the handover of this magnificent stadium in this stunning, unrivalled location. It is an illustrious moment in the history of Everton and marks a new era for the Club on many levels. The stadium will play a key role in supporting our commercial vision for the Club – hosting events and activities all-year round - but first and foremost, I have no doubt that it will be a venue that every Evertonian will be proud to call home.”
Everton will oversee the six-month fit-out phase that commences in the new year. That will include interior design specialists, tradesmen and women and audio-visual engineers completing the stadium’s many bars, restaurants and experiences, as well as retail spaces, delivering a modern and unique new home for Everton.
Everton interim CEO Colin Chong added: “Our thanks go to Laing O’Rourke, their workforce and extensive supply chain, along with the many people who have helped bring our vision to fruition.
“Everton’s passionate supporters deserve immense praise for investing fully in this journey, right from the initial consultation phases and throughout the three-and-a-half-year build process. “Construction has not been without its challenges, but we have remained on schedule despite a worldwide pandemic and a war in Ukraine, which threatened to affect the delivery of materials and destabilised financial markets.
“That is a testament to everyone involved and I am sure I speak for all our staff and supporters by saying we are absolutely delighted to take control of a site which will soon become one the best football stadiums in world football. I often describe our new home as Liverpool’s Fourth Grace, and I truly believe this magnificent stadium is one that the whole city can be proud of.”
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