We're not far off. Everton begin their pre-season schedule in earnest this week as David Moyes and his squad rampy up preparations for a historic campaign.
The Blues will start life at their new stadium on the Liverpool waterfront in the 2025-26 season. The first competitive match to be played there will be against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 24, nearly a week after their first fixture of the Premier League season at Leeds United on August 18.
There is a busy schedule to get through before that, though. Everton will play six pre-season matches in total.
The Blues have been in Scotland this week as the intensity of training ramps up. The squad will soon be replenished by the arrivals of Idrissa Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye and Jordan Pickford, who were all given extra time off after international commitments at the end of last season.
After local matches in the north west against Accrington Stanley (Tuesday, July 15) and Blackburn Rovers (Saturday, July 19), preparations will intensify when the squad head to the United States.
Everton will play three matches across the Atlantic as part of the Premier League's Summer Series.
The Blues will take on Bournemouth (July 26), West Ham United (July 30) and Manchester United (August 3) in New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta respectively.
It will be the first time Everton have played in the United States in pre-season since 2022. The trip was a challenging one for Frank Lampard's squad, as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal and then a humbling 4-0 defeat to Minnesota United.
When Everton return this year, many supporters will get their first taste of the new stadium when Roma rock up on August 9.
The Blues will play the Serie A giants - who are also owned by The Friedkin Group - for the second consecutive summer in what is their final friendly before the season starts. There will also be a legends match taking place after the first-team encounter, with Peter Reid and Fabio Capello confirmed as managers.
That will give Everton a nine-day break before the head to Elland Road, for what promises to be a much more ferocious occasion.
Everton pre-season Schedule (BST)
Accrington Stanley (A) - Tuesday, July 15, 7.45pm
Blackburn Rovers (A) - Saturday, July 19, 3pm
Bournemouth (N) - Saturday, July 26, 9pm
West Ham United (N) - Wednesday, July 30, 11:30pm
Manchester United (N) - Sunday, August 3, 10pm