Everton fans have largely been impressed by the Hill Dickinson Stadium ever since their official move to the River Mersey relic in the summer months.
It was always going to be tearful waving goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years in L4, but Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of the best newly-built stadiums introduced in recent times.
The 52,769-capacity stadium has earned rave reviews from Premier League away fans ever since it was opened, and with exciting showings at the stadium in the future, upgrades are always likely to come.
And that has once again been proven the case, with an exciting waterfront feature potentially being introduced – which could arrive as early as 2027.
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Hill Dickinson Stadium could add striking new feature within the next year
Everton’s new stadium has already been named as a host stadium for the European Championships in 2028, as well as hosting the second test of the 2025 Rugby League Ashes.
And, in terms of visual upgrades, it appears that fans will already see some improvements within the next year.
A new vision for a ‘floating fan park’ has been unveiled by BACA Architects, a construction firm that ‘specialise in waterfront design’.
Situated next door to the stadium in Nelson Dock, BACA have described their vision for the upgrades as a ‘flotilla of floating event spaces, all-weather enclosures and immersive venues’.
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The firm said in a statement: “There’s something for everyone: spacious areas with giant screens for matchdays, dedicated family zones, and stylish indoor lounges.
Although it is only a concept at present, BACA believes it could add to the matchday experience – labelling the prospect as ‘game-changing’.
BACA continued: “These floating spaces aren’t just cool – they’re clever. They can be built off-site, installed quickly, and be up and running in no time. Maybe in the water in less than a year. Even temporary floating spaces can kickstart the excitement, drawing fans, investment, and attention while laying the foundation for long-term transformation.
“In short: the Floating Fan Zone is more than just a place to watch football, it’s a game-changing way to experience Everton, the dock, and Liverpool’s waterfront like never before.”
Everton are already feeling the commercial benefits of events at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and if BACA can introduce their new features, it could see them land contracts for events for a long time.
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Whilst Everton have reaped the financial benefits of the move to the Hill Dickinson, some figures believe that the capacity could have been increased further.
Iconic defender Alan Stubbs previously stated that the capacity could have been improved by another 10,000 seats after his visit to the club, which could have made the ground the fourth-largest club stadium in the country, behind the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the London Stadium and Old Trafford.
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Nonetheless, there have been some nice touches. Gary Speed has had a ‘talking bench’ dedicated to him, promoting discussions surrounding mental health, which came into effect at the weekend’s game against Newcastle.
Everton News columnist Alan Myers also praised the club for the seamless transition from Goodison Park to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
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