Everton’s New Stadium: Name, Cost, Capacity And When Toffees Will Move In Following Final Merseyside Derby At Goodison Park

Everton sealed a late point in their final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday, ahead of their move to a new stadium located on Bramley-Moore Dock. 

The Toffees have spent more than 130 years at their historic current stadium and there was an electric atmosphere when they played Liverpool on Wednesday night.

It was originally due to be played on December 7, only for the game to be postponed due to Storm Darragh.

For many Evertonians this Merseyside Derby carried extra significance than usual. By securing a dramatic point late on, they have potentially dented their rival’s title ambitions – a fitting way to bid farewell to the derby at Goodison.

Here is everything you need to know about Everton’s new stadium.

What Will Everton’s New Stadium Be Called?

As per the website for their new stadium, Everton aim to secure a naming rights partner for their new ground.

Until an arrangement is found with a partner, then the ground will simply be called “Everton Stadium”.

How Far Is Everton’s New Stadium From Goodison Park?

Everton’s new stadium is located in the north of Liverpool on the site of Bramley-Moore Dock.

This is 2.1 miles away from Goodison Park and it would take you about 10 minutes to drive between the two stadiums or about 45 minutes to walk.

Their new stadium is also located just under 1.5 miles away from the Royal Liver Building in the heart of the city centre.

Everton New Stadium Capacity

The final capacity of the new stadium has not been confirmed, though Everton are currently working towards a figure of 52,888.

That number would place Everton seventh in the Premier League in terms of capacity. This moves them ahead of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge and Aston Villa’s home stadium.

Only Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle will have larger stadium capacities.

The capacity of Everton’s new stadium compares to Goodison Park, which since August 1994, has had a capacity of 39,572.

Cost Of Everton’s New Stadium

Originally, the projected cost of Everton’s new stadium was set at £500m.

However, this rocketed up to over £800m – as revealed in Premier League documents last year relating to the club’s appeal over their 10-point deduction (later reduced to six) for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

When Will Everton Stadium Officially Open?

The first Everton Stadium test event will take place on Monday, February 17 in front of 10,000 Everton fans.

This test event will see the Toffees’ Under-18s side play Wigan Athletic Under-18s with a 7pm kickoff.

It is the first time an Everton side will play at their new home. A further test event is expected to be revealed after the first one.

The club’s first competitive game when it comes to the senior side is expected to be played in August 2025.

Another milestone at our new home. ✅🏟️ pic.twitter.com/frFsKDuU0W

— Everton Stadium (@EvertonStadium) February 6, 2025

Will The Stadium Offer Facilities For Fans Before And After Games?

The website for Everton’s new stadium states that a number of public spaces have been created around the stadium for fans and visitors.

It also states that the stadium will host a range of pubs, bars and restaurants offering pre and post-game facilities.

What Will Happen With Goodison Park?

Everton will play their final fixture at Goodison Park on May 18 against Southampton.

The Toffees are planning to run a ‘Farewell to Goodison Festival’ with the BBC reporting that it would run for three nights between May 30 and June 1.

There is expected to be live music as well as appearances from Everton players past and present.

Everton’s iconic home will be demolished with the site to be redeveloped into a mixed-use scheme including homes and offices.

Will Everton’s New Stadium Be Used For Other Events?

Everton’s new ground has been chosen as one of ten host venues for Euro 2028

The stadium is also reportedly under shock consideration to host a rugby league Ashes Test.