Everton FC’s Historic Move – Everything You Need to Know About Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium

After more than 130 years, Everton FC is preparing to leave its iconic home, Goodison Park, and relocate just two miles away to a state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. The new venue is a major milestone for the club, offering a modernized matchday experience while maintaining Everton’s rich history and traditions.

Everton’s New Stadium: Capacity & Features

Everton’s Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will have a capacity of 52,888, making it the seventh-largest in the Premier League. Only Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham, and West Ham have bigger grounds.

The stadium will also feature:
✅ Safe-standing areas for fans
✅ A “future-proofed” design, allowing potential expansion if standing-to-seating regulations change
✅ 13,000 additional seats compared to Goodison Park

How Much Did Everton’s New Stadium Cost?

Originally estimated at £500 million, the cost of Everton’s stadium has now risen to nearly £800 million. The club secured financial support from international banks like JP Morgan to help fund the project.

The true financial impact was revealed in documents related to Everton’s appeal against their 10-point deduction in the 2023-24 Premier League season, which stemmed from Profit and Sustainability Rule breaches.

When Will Everton Move to Their New Stadium?

The first official match at Bramley-Moore Dock will be played by Everton’s U18 squad against Wigan Athletic, with 10,000 fans in attendance. This is the first of three test events required before the stadium can operate at full capacity.

✅ Everton’s first-team debut at the stadium is scheduled for August 2025, kicking off the 2025-26 Premier League season.
✅ The venue is also set to be one of six English stadiums hosting UEFA Euro 2028 matches.
✅ It may even stage the first Rugby League Ashes series in over 20 years.

🔵 Previous reports suggested that former Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov had a £30 million naming rights deal, but that agreement is no longer in place.
🔵 Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group, are actively searching for a naming rights partner and exploring advertising opportunities within the stadium.

The Future of Everton at Bramley-Moore Dock

Everton’s move represents a bold new era for the club, with a world-class stadium that ensures financial growth and an improved fan experience. As the Toffees prepare to enter their new home, excitement is building for what lies ahead in this historic transition.