Hill Dickinson Stadium: The Ultimate Everton Stadium Guide
There are football grounds, and then there is Everton's new home.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock is the biggest purpose-built football stadium development in Liverpool's history - a landmark arena on the city's northern waterfront that opened in 2025 and holds approximately 52,769 supporters. It is the most significant move in Everton's history since the club left Anfield for Goodison Park back in 1892.
Whether you are planning your first Everton match at the new stadium, saying goodbye to decades of Goodison memories or building a full football weekend on Merseyside, this guide covers everything you need to know - from the Goodison Park legacy and the new stadium's stands to travel, matchday practicalities and the different ways to experience Everton with SEESPORTS. Liverpool's famous home is covered in our Anfield guide, so a full Merseyside football break has plenty to explore.
And when you are ready to experience it for yourself, SEESPORTS offers a choice of Hill Dickinson Stadium ticket and hotel packages - official match tickets, hotel accommodation, guaranteed seats together and Kick-off Cover included as standard, with specialist sports travel support throughout.
01 · The Essentials
Hill Dickinson Stadium at a Glance
Club
Everton Football Club
Stadium
Hill Dickinson Stadium (Bramley-Moore Dock)
Opened
2025
Location
Bramley-Moore Dock, Liverpool waterfront
Capacity
Approximately 52,769
Architects
MEIS Architects and BDP Pattern
UEFA Rating
Category 4
Previous Home
Goodison Park (1892 to 2025)
Nearest Rail Station
Sandhills (Merseyrail Northern Line)
The Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of the most impressive football venues in the United Kingdom - a brick, glass and steel arena designed to echo the nineteenth-century industrial architecture of the docks it stands beside, with the historic dock basin infilled with sand dredged from the River Mersey to create the site.
What makes the new stadium special is the way it carries the Goodison Park spirit forward. A huge single-tier home stand. Seats packed close and steep. The idea that the noise stays in the ground. Everton built it deliberately to feel like an Everton place, and on big matchdays it does.
02 · The Nickname
What Happened to Goodison Park?
Goodison Park was Everton's home from 1892 until 2025 - one of the world's first purpose-built football stadiums, with stands designed by the legendary Archibald Leitch and a peak capacity that once exceeded 78,000. Its famous Bullens Road and Gwladys Street stands carried Leitch's signature steel lattice cross-bracing, and St Luke's church sat improbably beside the corner flag - a piece of football geography found nowhere else.
The Taylor Report era reduced Goodison to an all-seated capacity of 39,414, and the geography of the surrounding streets made meaningful expansion impossible. The move to Bramley-Moore Dock was the only way to build a stadium that matched Everton's ambitions. Goodison Park now serves as the home of Everton Women, and the old lady of Goodison Road takes her place in history alongside Anfield, Ibrox and the other great cathedrals of British football.
03 · The History
A Brief History of Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton Football Club is one of the founding institutions of English league football, and its stadium history is unlike any other club's. Everton started at Anfield - the ground was built for them in 1884 - before the lease dispute of 1892 split the club and the city: Everton left for the purpose-built Goodison Park, and Liverpool Football Club was founded to fill the empty ground. Everton then spent 133 years at Goodison, making it one of the longest continuous home tenures in English football.
The new chapter began at Bramley-Moore Dock, where construction started in August 2021. The stadium was designed by MEIS Architects and BDP Pattern, with the historic dock basin infilled using sand dredged from the River Mersey. The brick, glass and steel exterior was designed to echo the surrounding nineteenth-century dock architecture, and the stadium opened in February 2025 with an all-seated capacity of 52,769 and a UEFA Category 4 rating.
The Goodison Park Legacy
Goodison Park was more than a stadium - it was one of the first grounds in the world built specifically for football, hosting FA Cup finals, a World Cup semi-final in 1966 and more than a century of Everton history. The Grand Old Lady's Bullens Road and Gwladys Street stands, designed by Archibald Leitch, carried the same lattice ironwork that still graces Ibrox and other heritage grounds across Britain.
A Dockland Engineering Feat
Building a football stadium on a Victorian dock meant infilling the entire Bramley-Moore basin with sand dredged from the River Mersey - one of the largest infill projects of its kind. The development was a significant factor in UNESCO's decision to remove Liverpool's maritime mercantile city from its World Heritage list, a controversy the club and city weighed carefully as the price of a world-class waterfront stadium.
04 · The Stands
The Hill Dickinson Stadium Stands Explained
Understanding the different stands can make a real difference when planning a first visit. The Hill Dickinson Stadium is built as a modern bowl, but with deliberate Everton character - most famously the huge single-tier South Stand.
1South Stand
Around 14,000 seats - single tierThe South Stand is the new spiritual home of Everton support - a single-tier stand of 63 steep rows, designed to act as an acoustic wall of sound. It is the direct heir of the Gwladys Street end at Goodison: one huge, unbroken deck of Evertonians behind the goal.
Steep, continuous, single-tier stands concentrate noise in a way few modern stadiums manage. On big matchdays the South Stand is where the noise starts and where the opposition feels it first.
The View
Steep, close and relentless - the closest the modern stadium experience comes to the old Gwladys Street atmosphere.
2East Stand
Around 16,300 seatsThe East Stand is the main lateral seating deck, spanning 63 rows along the side of the pitch. It is the largest single seating area in the stadium and carries the bulk of the general admission support on matchdays.
Along with the South Stand, it forms the body of the noise on big occasions - the stands are designed to hold sound inside the bowl rather than letting it drift away.
The View
A clear, elevated view along the touchline, with the full sweep of the bowl visible from the upper rows.
3West (Waterfront) Stand
Around 13,000 seatsThe West Stand faces the Mersey and houses the stadium's primary hospitality suites and executive boxes, with dockland views across the water. It is the premium side of the ground, where matchday hospitality experiences such as Village Street are based.
For supporters booking hospitality packages, this is where the occasion happens - dining, drinks and seats with the waterfront as the backdrop.
The View
Premium seating with views back across the dock and the river - a genuinely distinctive setting for English football.
4North Stand
Around 9,500 seatsThe North Stand completes the bowl, with visiting supporters housed in designated lower-corner sections on fixtures requiring an away allocation.
Its smaller scale helps the stadium feel enclosed, with the noise from the South and East stands bouncing back across the pitch.
The View
Views behind the northern goal, with away sections in the lower corners on allocated fixtures.
Where Do Away Fans Sit at the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Away supporters are generally located in designated lower-corner sections of the North Stand. The exact allocation can vary depending on the competition and the fixture, and visiting supporters use designated entrances and segregated concourse areas.
If you are attending as an Everton home supporter, it is important not to wear opposing team colours in home areas. Always follow the instructions supplied with your individual booking.
What is the Atmosphere Like at the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Everton built this stadium for atmosphere, and it shows. The single-tier South Stand, the steep upper decks and the enclosed bowl were all designed to concentrate noise - the same principles that make the best modern grounds in Europe feel intimidating.
The matchday experience also has a setting no other Premier League stadium can match: the walk in from Sandhills, with the stadium rising out of the docklands and the Mersey alongside, is already one of the great approaches in English football.
What Time Should I Arrive at the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
For a first visit, allow more time than you think you need. The stadium is new, the surrounding road network operates matchday closures, and every supporter is learning the entrances and routes for the first time - which means the crowds build earlier.
Arriving around 90 minutes to two hours before kick-off gives you time to take in the dockland setting, find your correct entrance, pass through security and enjoy the build-up. Hospitality experiences can have different arrival arrangements, so always follow the itinerary provided for your individual SEESPORTS package.
05 · Getting There
Getting to Hill Dickinson Stadium
The Hill Dickinson Stadium sits on Liverpool's northern docklands at Bramley-Moore Dock. Driving directly to the stadium is restricted, with surrounding roads subject to matchday closures, so the journey is built around structured transit options - and the approach on foot from the docks is part of the occasion.
Sandhills Station
Sandhills, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, is the primary rail node for the new stadium - roughly a 15 minute walk away. A dedicated accessible shuttle bus service also runs between Sandhills and Boundary Street, near the stadium entrance, on matchdays.
Express Matchday Bus Routes 919, 929 and 939
Arriva and Stagecoach operate dedicated matchday shuttle services running from around three and a half hours before kick-off until around two and a half hours after full-time. Service 919 runs from Lime Street Station, Service 929 from Liverpool ONE Bus Station, and Service 939 from Bootle Strand.
Walking Routes
Fans can reach the ground on foot along Regent Road, or via the Leeds and Liverpool Canal pedestrian path - a matchday walk that is already becoming a tradition as the dockland site finds its rhythms.
Connections from the City Centre
Liverpool Lime Street and the city centre sit around two miles to the south, with Merseyrail, the matchday express buses and taxis all connecting the centre with the stadium. Most supporters base themselves in the city and travel out to the docks.
Can You Drive to the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Driving directly to Bramley-Moore Dock is restricted, with surrounding roads subject to matchday closures. The matchday express bus network and Merseyrail are designed to carry the crowd instead. For supporters staying in central Liverpool, the simplest approach is the train to Sandhills and the walk or shuttle to the ground.
Travelling from Northern Ireland or Ireland
SEESPORTS is based in Northern Ireland and builds match breaks for supporters travelling from across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Liverpool is one of the easiest away cities to reach - our [[ferry travel information|/ferry-travel]] covers the routes that work well for Merseyside football weekends, and a ticket and hotel package keeps the whole trip - travel, accommodation and the match - in one booking.
06 · Matchday Rules
Hill Dickinson Stadium Bag Policy and Stadium Rules
Bag Policy
The Hill Dickinson Stadium operates modern security screening, and large bags are generally not permitted. The simplest advice is: travel light. Leave luggage at your hotel and take only what you genuinely need for the match.
Stadium policies can change from season to season, so always check Everton's latest official guidance shortly before travelling. All bags may be subject to search on entry.
What Can You Take Into the Hill Dickinson Stadium?
Small personal items are generally acceptable, but larger bags, glass containers, cans, alcohol, flares, fireworks, air horns and potentially dangerous items are prohibited. There can also be specific rules regarding banners and flags.
Security guidance can change, so always check the latest stadium information before matchday and follow the instructions supplied with your booking.
07 · Tickets & Packages
Choose Your Everton Experience with SEESPORTS
Everton's move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium has made matchdays on the waterfront one of the most in-demand new experiences in English football. For travelling supporters, that means the ticket should be viewed as one part of the overall trip rather than something to organise separately at the last minute. SEESPORTS specialises in complete football travel experiences, with official match tickets, hotel accommodation, guaranteed seats together and Kick-off Cover included as standard in every package.
The Ticket Plus Package is the straightforward, football-first way to experience the new stadium. Your official Everton match ticket is combined with hotel accommodation, so the essentials of the trip are handled in one booking. It suits first-time visitors to the Hill Dickinson Stadium and supporters who mainly care about the match itself.
Best suited to: First-time visitors and supporters who want a simple, football-first Everton break.
View Everton - Ticket Plus Package PackagesVillage Street is one of the flagship hospitality venues in the new stadium - a matchday street-food and gathering experience built into the waterfront stand, inspired by the historic street market culture of Liverpool. It suits groups, families and supporters who want the pre-match to be a proper occasion before walking to their seats.
Best suited to: Groups, sociable matchdays and supporters who want the new stadium's flagship hospitality experience.
View Everton - Village Street PackagesClub View combines premium seating in the stadium's club level with the dining and lounge access that make the matchday feel like an event. It is the choice for celebrations, corporate guests and supporters who want the best of the new stadium's premium facilities on the biggest fixtures.
Best suited to: Premium matchdays, celebrations and corporate guests.
View Everton - Club View PackagesWhich Everton Package Should I Choose?
What is Included as Standard?
Every SEESPORTS football package is built around the complete trip. Official match tickets, hotel accommodation, guaranteed seats together and Kick-off Cover all come as standard, brought together with the reassurance of booking through a specialist sports tour operator.
A football weekend can involve more than simply getting through the turnstile. There is accommodation, fixture scheduling, travel planning, stadium entry and support before departure. That is why SEESPORTS focuses on complete sports travel experiences.
Accessibility at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
The new stadium was designed to be one of the most accessible in Europe, with step-free access throughout its footprint, 279 dedicated wheelchair spaces across elevated and pitchside locations, 19 accessible lifts, 366 easy-access seats and 310 amenity seats.
If you are booking a SEESPORTS package and have accessibility requirements, it is important to let the team know as early as possible. The earlier those requirements are understood, the easier it is to make sure the booking is suitable.
08 · Outside the Ground
What is There to See Outside Hill Dickinson Stadium?
The stadium approach is part of the attraction - a modern dockland arena rising out of Liverpool's industrial heritage. Take the time to enjoy it rather than walking straight from the station to the turnstile.
The Dockland Setting
Bramley-Moore Dock is part of the historic Liverpool dock system, and the stadium's brick, glass and steel exterior was designed to sit alongside the nineteenth-century warehouses rather than replace them. The contrast between Victorian dock architecture and a brand-new football arena makes the walk to the ground feel genuinely different from anywhere else in English football.
The Waterfront and the River Mersey
The stadium's western side faces the Mersey, and the dockland views across the water give the venue its signature setting. On matchdays the whole area - the canal path, the regenerated docks and the approach from Sandhills - becomes a slow-moving festival of blue, and the new stadium traditions are being written with every fixture.
Goodison Park Memories
For more than a century Evertonians walked to Walton, not the docks. The Grand Old Lady - Archibald Leitch stands, St Luke's church beside the corner flag and the Gwladys Street roar - is part of the club's story forever. Many supporters make the pilgrimage past the old ground as part of a Liverpool football weekend, and the club's heritage is carried into the new stadium deliberately, from the single-tier home stand to the matchday culture.
09 · The Local Area
Accessibility, Food and Drink and the Local Area
Food and Drink at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
The stadium's concourses and hospitality venues - including Dock on One, The Yard, Kendall's, Village Street and the Western Terrace - were designed to give the matchday a Liverpool flavour rather than a generic stadium one. Hospitality packages offer everything from street-food style gatherings to premium dining.
Liverpool City Centre and the Waterfront
The stadium sits on the edge of the city, with Liverpool's famous waterfront, the Albert Dock, the Beatles Quarter and the city centre restaurants and nightlife all within easy reach - making central Liverpool the natural base for a football weekend.
Merseyside is a two-club city. Liverpool play across the city at Anfield, which is covered in our Anfield guide - so supporters planning a football-focused break can experience both of England's most historic football neighbourhoods in one weekend.
10 · Where to Stay
Where Should You Stay for a Everton Match?
There is no single best place to stay for every visitor. The right location depends on the type of weekend you want - and that is why SEESPORTS looks at accommodation as part of the overall experience rather than simply choosing the nearest hotel on a map.
Staying in Liverpool City Centre
For most visitors, central Liverpool is the best all-round base. The city centre offers the widest selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife, and the new stadium is easily accessible via Merseyrail and the matchday express buses.
Staying Around the Waterfront
The docks around the Albert Dock and the regenerated northern waterfront put you closest to the stadium atmosphere, with great places to eat and drink and the matchday walk along the water.
Staying Near Bootle and the North Docks
Staying to the north of the city keeps you close to the stadium end of the docklands, with straightforward access to the Sandhills matchday shuttle - a practical option for supporters driving in from outside the city.
11 · Matchday Checklist
First Time at Hill Dickinson Stadium? Matchday Checklist
If this is your first Everton match at the new stadium, this simple checklist can make the day much easier.
Before Leaving Your Hotel
- Charge your phone
- Make sure your match ticket is accessible
- Confirm the latest kick-off time
- Check current stadium security guidance
- Leave unnecessary luggage behind
- Plan your route to the docks
- Allow plenty of time
Before Kick-Off
- Arrive early
- Take in the dockland setting on the walk in
- Find your entrance before queues build
- Complete security with plenty of time
- Soak up the South Stand build-up
After Full-Time
- Expect large crowds
- Expect queues at Sandhills and the bus stops
- Avoid booking an unrealistic onward connection
- Give yourself time
- Remember that tens of thousands of supporters are leaving at the same time
If you are staying overnight, there is no need to treat the final whistle as a race back to your hotel. Enjoy Liverpool.
12 · Fixture Changes
What Happens if a Everton Fixture Changes?
This is one of the most important things for travelling football supporters to understand. A fixture appearing on the schedule is not always the final confirmed travel time. Everton matches can move because of television selections, domestic cup competitions, policing requirements or other operational reasons. That can create problems when travel arrangements have been booked independently.
SEESPORTS includes Kick-off Cover on applicable football packages, designed to provide additional protection around qualifying fixture changes. Always check the specific terms relating to your booking.
13 · Booking with SEESPORTS
Why Book Everton with SEESPORTS?
Watching Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium should be exciting. Planning the trip should not become the difficult part. SEESPORTS helps supporters bring the important elements together. Every package includes official match tickets, hotel accommodation, guaranteed seats together and Kick-off Cover as standard, with additional benefits depending on the package selected.
SEESPORTS also gives supporters a choice. You are not restricted to one generic Everton package. You can choose between the Everton - Ticket Plus Package, Everton - Village Street and Everton - Club View experiences - so you can choose the type of football weekend that suits you. Simple and football-first. The flagship hospitality occasion. Or premium seats and lounge dining.
14 · The Verdict
Is Hill Dickinson Stadium Worth Visiting?
For a football supporter, yes. The Hill Dickinson Stadium is one of the most impressive new stadiums in Europe - a purpose-built dockland arena that carries the soul of Goodison Park into a setting no other club can match.
For Everton supporters, the new home means even more. The first sight of the stadium rising out of the docks. The single-tier South Stand. A full house on the waterfront. New memories, in a place built to make them.
Reading about the stadium is one thing. Walking through the turnstile is another. SEESPORTS makes Everton football travel easier by bringing the key elements of your trip together. Your passion; our goal.
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Hill Dickinson Stadium Frequently Asked Questions
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