Everton’s vision for the future of the Hill Dickinson Stadium keeps growing and growing in the early months since it was opened.
That final game at Goodison Park against Southampton feels a lot longer than just six months ago, with Everton now settled in at their new home.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium has now been open for a number of months and the transition has been fairly smooth for the Blues.
It is a move which has transformed Everton’s finances, with the Hill Dickinson Stadium already hosting a rugby fixture on the docks.
And there is more to come as Everton secured the 2026 Magic Weekend after beating the likes of Newcastle United to the event.
The good news just keeps on coming, with Everton now confirming their inclusion for a tournament bid set to take place in 10 years time.
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Everton included in 2035 Women’s World Cup bid
The list continues to grow as Everton will host at the 2028 Euros as one of the key representatives for the north.
This is exactly what The Friedkin Group wanted from the new stadium when they were in talks to purchase the club last year.
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On Friday, the club announced their inclusion in United Kingdom’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Speaking in the press release, Colin Chong, Chief Real Estate and Regeneration Officer for Everton shared the club’s excitement.
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“Hill Dickinson Stadium continues to underline its significance not only for our Club, but for the future prosperity of Liverpool as a world-class destination for major sporting and cultural events,” he said.
“Recent and upcoming events – from the Rugby League Ashes Test to Super League Magic Weekend and UEFA EURO 2028 – showcase the transformative impact the stadium can have on our city: generating economic benefit and opportunity, raising Liverpool’s global profile, and welcoming visitors from around the world to our waterfront.
“As a stadium and campus, including the Budweiser Plaza, we are rapidly establishing ourselves as one of the most exciting and versatile venues in the country. Our ability to host global sport, large-scale fan experiences and community-focused activity is setting a new benchmark for event delivery in the region.”
This is not only fantastic news for Everton, but also for the city of Liverpool to have a stadium with the modern facilities to host such a tournament.
“Being included in the UK’s bid for the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup is further recognition of the role Hill Dickinson Stadium will play in shaping Liverpool’s future as an international host city – and in inspiring the next generation of fans.”
The Friedkins were wowed by the Hill Dickinson Stadium when they assessed whether they would pursue the club last year.
Just months since it opened, the new stadium is already proving a major money spinner for the Blues.
Liverpool City Council continue to back Everton’s new stadium
There are still improvements that are going to have to be made to the infrastructure around the ground.
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Liverpool City Council are engaged in talks to improve Everton’s stadium and the local transport links on offer.
With significant money coming into the city on the back of these events, it is certainly something that will please the local council.
“We’re delighted to be part of this historic bid to stage the biggest single-sport event in UK history,” said Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council.
“If we are successful in securing host city status once again – following the UEFA EURO 2028 announcement – it would bring long-term social and economic benefits to our region while shining a light on everything that makes Liverpool special.”
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