As one of England’s most iconic and historic venues, Goodison Park has been the home of Everton since 1892.
After 133 years, the famed Merseyside stadium will be put to rest, with Everton set to move into their brand new home soon.
Everton have decided to render the aging ground obsolete, moving into the yet unnamed Everton Stadium in the near future.
The Sporting News brings you all the necessary information behind the new Everton ground that will replace Goodison Park.
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When will the new Everton stadium open?
Everton Stadium is scheduled to open at the start of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
This means 2024/25 is the final season for Everton at Goodison Park.
It is expected that the stadium will host three test events in early 2025 to gain the necessary safety accreditations to host football matches. Everton’s U-18 side will play a match in mid-February, with the U-21 side to play in April or May.
Once open, the venue will be the permanent home of the Everton first team, as well as hosting select women’s matches.
It will also be one of 10 venues for Euro 2028, to be played across the UK and Ireland, and has been shortlisted as a host venue for the 2025 Ashes…
