One of England’s most anticipated new stadiums has entered the global spotlight. Hill Dickinson Stadium, the waterfront home of Everton FC, is among the nominees in the Stadium of the Year 2025 public vote, showcasing a landmark project that reshapes Liverpool’s historic docklands.

Architecture and characteristics of Hill Dickinson Stadium

The stadium was built on the northern waterfront of Liverpool, on the banks of the River Mersey, on the site of the former Bramley-Moore Dock, which had to be filled in and prepared for construction.

Hill Dickinson Stadium replaced the historic Goodison Park, which had served as the home of Everton FC for 133 years. The redevelopment was also one of the most controversial urban projects in the city’s history, contributing to the removal of part of Liverpool’s historic dockland districts from the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The design was created by MEIS architects in cooperation with BDP Pattern. The architecture is based on a strong contrast between a heavy brick-clad lower base, referencing the industrial heritage of Liverpool’s waterfront, and a lighter metallic upper structure with flowing, rounded lines.

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The arena can accommodate 52,769 spectators and is among the ten largest stadiums in England. The stands were designed to be very steep and positioned as close to the pitch as possible, helping to create an intense match atmosphere. One of the most distinctive elements is the southern stand, partly inspired by the famous Yellow Wall of Borussia Dortmund, intended to become the heart of Everton fan support.

The stadium features a full roof made of steel truss structures, two large video screens suspended above the goals, and a façade consisting of 872 perforated aluminium panels. Photovoltaic panels and energy-efficient technologies were also installed. If you appreciate the development of modern football stadiums and want to highlight one of the most interesting sports projects in England, cast your vote for Hill Dickinson Stadium in the Stadium of the Year 2025 poll and help choose the venue that left the strongest impression on football fans.

Stadium surroundings and historical heritage

The construction of the stadium preserved elements of the industrial port heritage of Liverpool. The Fan Plaza includes the historic hydraulic tower and fragments of dock walls, while the pavement marks the outline of the former dock basin. Urban furniture and landscape elements were inspired by details from the old Goodison Park stadium.

The plaza also contains a memorial dedicated to construction worker Michael Jones, who died during construction works in 2023. In 2025, a memorial bench dedicated to former footballer Gary Speed was unveiled.

On the southern side of the stadium runs the Everton Way promenade, where 36,000 commemorative pavement tiles purchased by fans are installed. The entire complex was designed as an open space for residents and visitors.

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Sporting importance and functions of Hill Dickinson Stadium

Hill Dickinson Stadium is primarily the home ground of Everton FC. The club, founded in 1878, is one of the oldest and most successful teams in England, having won nine English league titles and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in the 1984/85 season.

The stadium is also included in the list of venues for the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Besides football matches, the arena can host rugby and cultural events. In 2025, the stadium hosted one match of the Rugby League Ashes series, in which Australia defeated Great Britain 14–4.

Today, Hill Dickinson Stadium symbolizes the end of more than a century of Everton FC playing at Goodison Park and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the club and the city of Liverpool.