Everton Stadium opened its doors to football fans last Monday after 4 years of construction
Started construction in July 2021, the Everton Stadium’s curtains were finally lifted on February 17, 2025, revealing a state-of-the-art stadium that costs more than £750m. The club is expected to move in fully this upcoming summer of 2025 to 2026.
Located at the Bradley-Moore Dock, the sheer size of the stadium can be seen from kilometres away. When the stadium first opened its doors, 10,000 lucky Toffee fans who won the ballot for an under-18s friendly game against Wigan were the first ones to grace the stadium.
Just one stand was opened last night for the fans, which can house 14,000 fans—more than what was allowed last night.
The Everton Stadium is said to be the seventh largest stadium in the Premier League with a total capacity of 52,888. It was also selected to host the Euro 2028, another highly anticipated championship where Europe’s football elites will play for their respective teams.
The stadium was built using modern techniques that ensure the crowd’s safety. For three months, dredgers conducted 130 round trips to grab sand off the Irish Sea. This sand will then be pumped and become sturdy ground. Around 480,000 cubic meters of sand were used to form this foundation.
It was made as steep as the building regulations allowed to make the fans closer to the game. Equipped with two massive screens on both ends and an extremely loud speaker system, the new futuristic-style stadium brings thrill to the players and fans.
Nods to the past were incorporated into the stadium to respect the history of what was once there, like old railroad tracks and Victorian-era structures.
Natural light is no problem to the stadium as a wide window that spans the length of the stands is present for everyone to enjoy. The sunset also faces the direction, so fans can marvel at the beauty of nature while chanting for their favourite teams.
Football enthusiasts and locals of the area express their excitement towards the newly-built stadium, and some cannot wait for the next football match.
The area is surrounded by pubs, parks, and other establishments that all give positive emotions about the stadium’s construction. Many also voiced their amazement at how the stadium was built. A local described that the place was only a working dock 3.5 years ago.
Everton Stadium is predicted to bring at least £1.3bn to the local economy, boosting nearby businesses and bringing in a lot of tourists.
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