Everton’s move to their new 52,888-seater stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is nearly complete, with the club set to begin playing there in 2025-26.
As test events welcome fans to the state-of-the-art ground, the club is preparing for a transformational new era—both on and off the pitch.
As test events welcome fans to the state-of-the-art ground, the club is preparing for a transformational new era—both on and off the pitch.
Category
🥇
SportsTranscript
00:00Everton's highly-anticipated move to their new 52,888-seater stadium at Bramley Moor
00:08Dock is nearing completion, with the club set to officially begin life there in the
00:132025-26 season.
00:17While the transformation from Goodison Park is bittersweet for many fans, the state-of-the-art
00:21facility promises to usher in a new era for the Toffees both on and off the pitch.
00:29The £750 million project is expected to bring over £1 billion in economic revenue,
00:35regenerating Liverpool's northern Docklands.
00:38But Everton's ambitions don't stop at the stadium itself.
00:43Colin Chong, Interim Chief Executive and Chief Stadium Development Officer, has confirmed
00:48that the freaking group, the club's owners, are in talks with the Peel Group to acquire
00:55the adjacent Nelson Dock.
00:58The move could lead to further sports-led redevelopment, expanding Everton's footprint
01:04and securing long-term investment.
01:10While construction remains on schedule, the club is already preparing for the transition.
01:16Test events have allowed fans to experience the new ground, with 10,000 supporters attending
01:22an under-18s game against Wigan Athletic, and 25,000 attending an under-21s match against
01:31Bolton Wondrous.
01:34These events showcase the steep south stand, designed to enhance atmosphere and replicate
01:40Goodison's intensity.
01:43However work continues behind the scenes.
01:46Alex Waldron, Everton's Director of New Stadium Development, outlined ongoing branding
01:52Wi-Fi and premium space installations to ensure the venue feels like home.
01:59Additionally the pitch will be relayed before the new season, with ambitious expansion plans
02:05and a cutting-edge stadium.
02:07Everton's future is set for a transformational shift, one that extends far beyond matchdays.