10,000 people will be taking part in the test event on Bramley-Moore Dock
Everton’s brand new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock held its first event Monday night to get a glimpse into Toffees’ bright new future.
The Merseyside Club will say goodbye to Goodison Park at the end of this season as it prepares to move to the £800 million land on the River Mersey River dock in Liverpool.
A crowd of 10,000 people, including the new owner of the Friedkin Group, saw Everton’s under 18 play against friendly Wigan counterparts. This is the first of three test events.
beginning @evertonstadium Test Event ✅
Thank you to everyone who helped out tonight. I’m going two more! 🔜 pic.twitter.com/uhafy1oqxg
– Everton (@everton) February 17, 2025
It took Harrison Lymer just 12 minutes to open the score. Wigan youngsters squeezed out his moment in front of Everton fans by hugging six fingers in connection with Liverpool’s Champions League victory count.
Cole Sims quickly doubled the visitors’ lead, and despite Ray Roberts’ slow penalty, it proved decisive, but it was the first time they saw their new stadium The positive vibes did not stop from being a happy supporter.
“The stadium is amazing. The views are amazing. As a fan, that’s everything you want. Everton is back,” said Steve Davis, a season ticket holder since 1974. Sky Sports.
Their home since 1892, Everton’s travel from Goodison Park, took a long time, along with the initial discussions about the new stadium that began in the early 1990s.
The plan to build a stadium by the River Mersey in 2003 was abandoned before the government rejected a controversial plan to build a 50,000-seat stadium in Kirkby in 2009.
First impressions of Everton Stadium fans. 🤩🏟 pic.twitter.com/90keyjaraq
– Everton Stadium (@evertonStadium) February 17, 2025
A few years later, the Walton Hall Park site was identified, but the idea was shelved after opposition in 2016.
However, work on the current site finally began in the summer of 2021, with the build completed in December.
We are now able to avoid Everton’s relegation this season. This is currently likely to see Everton’s 52,888 stadiums as the seventh in the Premier League.