Matchday Guide: Everton v Chelsea
Everton host Chelsea in the Premier League at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 17 October (12.30pm kick-off).
Some key information follows, and for everything else you need ahead of your visit - including general travel information, food and drink options, digital ticketing support, accessibility guidance and more on what’s happening around the stadium - visit evertonfc.com/matchday.
ROAD AND TRAIN DISRUPTION
Supporters attending the game are advised of emergency roadworks which will close Great Howard Street (northbound), and which will have a residual effect on shuttle buses and stadium parking.
We STRONGLY recommend that supporters add additional time to their journeys.
For more detailed information, and alternative routes, CLICK HERE
Everton supporters are also advised of engineering works by Merseyrail, taking place on the Merseyrail network, which will entail replacement bus services operating between Hunts Cross and Moorfields (NB: there is no rail replacement bus stop by Liverpool Central).
Train services will be running as usual between Southport, Ormskirk and Headbolt Lane & Liverpool Central, and return journeys.
Merseyrail info is HERE.
MerseyTravel’s advice is carried HERE
NO ROOM FOR RACISM
To coincide with Black History Month, all Premier League matches between 17-25 October are dedicated to No Room For Racism, providing the league and clubs with an opportunity to highlight the ongoing commitment to tackle all forms of discrimination and promote diversity within football.
To show solidarity and send a clear message that racism has no place in our game or wider society, players will be taking the knee ahead of kick-off, in line with the decision made by captains at the start of the season. No Room For Racism branding will also be displayed on LED surrounds and on the big screens.
KEY TIMINGS
9am - Access to the stadium site opens via the Regent Road wall, with food and drink outlets on the Budweiser Plaza. All available gates (A–E) in the Regent Road wall will be open and supporters are encouraged to use the full range of entrances to help avoid unnecessary congestion.
9.30am - The Ticket Office opens from 9.30am and will remain open until half-time.
10.30am - Stadium turnstiles open, with food and drink available across the concourses. Please ensure your digital match ticket has been downloaded to your mobile device before arriving at the stadium. A step-by-step digital ticketing guide and stadium map can be found HERE.
11am (approx) - The Western Terrace will be available for supporters to access, following the arrival of the two teams.
12.30pm - Kick-off.
2.40pm - Following the full-time whistle, the South Stand Bar will remain open for around two hours for supporters, with Level 0 open for 30 minutes. The Budweiser Plaza will also be open for around one-hour post-match. (Please note the £4.50 beer offer post-match, outlined below).
NB: Following the game, supporters should leave Hill Dickinson Stadium using the designated exit gates (A–E) on the Regent Road wall.
The Nelson Dock exit, accessed from the Budweiser Plaza, is reserved exclusively for supporters with allocated parking in this area, including supporters using accessible parking.
Enhanced security measures will be in place following the match and access will only be permitted to supporters returning to vehicles parked within Nelson Dock.
Please note, there will be no pedestrian access from Nelson Dock onto Regent Road after the game.
EARLY BIRD AND POST-MATCH DEALS
Early bird deals, available inside the stadium for the first 45 minutes following turnstiles opening, are as follows:
Two pints of San Miguel & Salt and Pepper Share box - £30
Two pints of Budweiser & Salt and Pepper Share box – £28
NEW: Following the game, ALL pints of beer, excluding Guinness, will be priced at £4.50 inside the stadium, across Club View, South Stand Level 0 and South Stand Level 2.
SCAN TO WIN PREMIUM TICKETS
Evertonians can ‘scan to win’ a pair of Premium tickets for an upcoming game when attending Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Two VIP seats are up for grabs for our game against Fulham, at Hill Dickinson Stadium, on Saturday 5 December (3pm KO).
And for a chance to enjoy matchday in style, all you need to do is scan your season ticket or Forever Blue Rewards Loyalty Pass when purchasing food or drink from any concourse kiosk this weekend.
You can increase your chances of winning by scanning each time you visit a kiosk inside the stadium - and as a bonus, you’ll earn 20 Forever Blue points for every pound spent.
We’ll draw one lucky winner on Monday, who will be contacted next week with the offer of two VIP tickets, including complimentary food and drink and padded seating to cheer on the Toffees against the Cottagers.
RED BULL HOST EA SPORTS FC™ TASTER SESSION
Red Bull will be offering fans the chance to test their EA SPORTS FC™ skills with a Red Bull Wings Cup Stadium Taster Activation on the Budweiser Plaza.
The experience will be available from 9.30am – 12.30pm and gives fans an opportunity to learn more about the Red Bull Wings Cup format, which is a nationwide competition where players battle through qualifiers, climb the national leaderboard, and compete for a place at the National Final in UK, with top players earning the opportunity to attend the Red Bull Wings Cup Global Final in Miami. For more information click HERE.
EXTENDED SOUTH STAND POST-MATCH OPENING
The Upper South Stand bar will remain open for up to two hours after the final whistle.
All supporters on Level 2 can access this bar after the final whistle and, subject to capacity and operational requirements, home supporters from lower areas will also be able to access the bar post-match. This will be via the Lower South escalators for fans on Level 0, or via pass gates at Entrance 7a if coming from other areas of the stadium.
Please note, supporters on Level 0 will not be allowed to access Level 2 until it is safe to do so. A bar on Level 0 will be open for supporters for 30 minutes while they wait for the Upper Tier crowd to disperse and for access to be granted.
Food and drink outlets on the Budweiser Plaza will also be open for one hour following the game.
NB: Following the game, ALL pints of beer, excluding Guinness, will be priced at £4.50 inside the stadium, across South Stand Level 0 and Level 2 and including Club View.
HELP KEEP EVERYONE SAFE
We hope you enjoy your visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
If you see or hear anything that does not feel right, please report it to a steward or police officer. In an emergency, call 999.
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