Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium could provide a home for more rugby league action heading into 2026.
Everton have moved into the brand new Hill Dickinson Stadium this season, saying goodbye to Goodison Park.
This is a new era for Everton, and the new stadium has provided new opportunities away from football.
Saturday saw Hill Dickinson Stadium host a rugby league Ashes test, as England faced Australia as part of their three-match series.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has received major praise after Saturday’s event, and that could lead to more opportunities.
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Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium mooted for triple header
The Guardian now report that Hill Dickinson Stadium could host a triple header of rugby league action in 2026.
It’s noted that Everton play just once at home in April 2026.
Everton host Liverpool on 18 April 2026, but the rest of the month is clear for other action.
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That means the Challenge Cup semi-finals and an England vs France women’s game could be held at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton’s new home could become very popular for rugby league action after Saturday’s positive reviews.
New Zealand are also planning to tour the UK in 2027, with Hill Dickinson Stadium lined up as a potential venue.
Hill Dickinson Stadium’s primary function is as a football stadium, but it could become the new home of major rugby league action in the coming years.
Hill Dickinson Stadium affords Everton more opportunities
Everton fans will remember Goodison Park being the venue for Tony Bellew’s boxing bout with Llunga Makabu in 2016.
The move to Hill Dickinson Stadium opens up more non-football opportunities, starting with rugby league.
More concerts could come into play for Everton, possibly even American football and more boxing down the line.
The commercial opportunities are huge for Everton, especially as the first rugby league event went so well and boosted the stadium’s reputation.
This should be exciting for Everton’s future, and could make Hill Dickinson Stadium one of the very top venues in the North West.