With Everton’s long-awaited move to their new stadium, visitors need to get clued up. The Hill Dickinson Stadium (at Bramley-Moore Dock) officially becomes the venue for Everton’s home matches from the 2025-26 season onwards. If you’re heading there as an away fan, here’s a run-down of what to expect, how to plan, and how to make the most of the day.

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The Club and the Ground

Everton have been one of the Premier League’s stalwarts, with Goodison Park being their home since 1892. In 2025, after over 130 years at Goodison, they’ll be moving to the new ground built at Bramley-Moore Dock.

The stadium is named Hill Dickinson Stadium, following a naming rights deal with Hill Dickinson, a Liverpool-based law firm.

Here are some key facts:

• Capacity: approximately 52,700-53,000 spectators.
• Location: Bramley-Moore Dock in the Vauxhall section of Liverpool, close to the River Mersey.
• It replaces Goodison Park as Everton’s men’s home; Goodison will become the permanent home ground for the Everton Women’s team starting the 2025-26 season.

The design mixes modern stadium amenities with nods to Everton’s heritage, and there have been test events already to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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Getting There

Since it’s a brand-new spot, transport and logistics are ones to plan ahead for.

By Public Transport

• The new stadium is likely to be served by nearby train and metro lines from Liverpool. Be prepared for large crowds and limited capacity in the immediate vicinity.
• Bus routes into Vauxhall / Bramley-Moore Dock will be important. Check the matchday travel planner from Everton / Liverpool local government.
• From Liverpool city centre, there’s a walk, depending on where you’re coming from. It might be a bit further than Goodison was for many.

By Car & Parking

• Expect that parking around the stadium will be tighter than in suburban or rural grounds. Given it’s by the dock, space is more limited.
• There may be “match parking zones” introduced around the area to control traffic and ensure safety. Allow plenty of extra time.
• Consider parking further out and using public transport or walking in.

Coach Travel

• Away club coaches will probably drop off at designated zones. These may be further away from the stand than at older grounds, so check directions in advance.
• Footpaths or shuttle buses may operate from nearby train/metro stations.

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Where to Eat and Drink

Since this is a redevelopment area (docklands), local amenities are less established than around older grounds, but this offers both challenges and opportunities.

• In the area around Bramley-Moore Dock, expect new bars, cafés, perhaps newer matchday outlets developed along with the stadium.
• From the city centre heading to the ground, there will be plenty of pubs and restaurants. Many away fans may choose to eat/drink in Liverpool centre before heading to the stadium to avoid bottlenecks near kick-off.
• Food inside the stadium will likely include standard matchday fare (pies, burgers, hot food), but with new build advantages: more modern concourses, trade flows, possibly better facilities.

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Inside the Away End & Matchday Atmosphere

Here’s what to expect inside the ground and in terms of atmosphere.

• Because the stadium is new, the facilities should be modern: better amenity spaces, cleaner concourses, likely better sightlines than many older stadiums.
• The away stand may be more accessible in terms of services (toilets, food kiosks), though expect crowds before kick-off, and at half time / full time, especially as people find their bearings.
• The capacity means more fans overall; if your club brings a good away following, expect a decent sized crowd of travelling fans, which should help the atmosphere.
• Though it’s new and perhaps less steep in places than older cramped grounds, design features (roof, proximity of seating) should help with acoustics (if done well).

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Things to Do Before / After the Game

Since the stadium is in a dockland area, the surroundings may still be developing, but Liverpool has a lot to offer.

• If you arrive early, spend time in Liverpool city centre: it’s got museums, galleries, shops, docks, waterfront walks.
• The new area around Bramley-Moore may have its own attractions (waterfront views, preserved dock architecture, cafés) – check what’s open locally.
• After the match, plan your route back carefully: train/tube/bus stations may be busy, roads congested.

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Final Tips

• Check Ticketing & Allocation: As this is a new stadium, the away section allocations, entry points, safety procedures may differ from Goodison. Be sure you know which entrance you’re meant to use.
• Arrive Early: With new layouts, traffic, transport, etc., it’s safer to allow more time than usual.
• Dress for Weather: Dockland areas by rivers can be windy and cooler; even if the stadium is new, that doesn’t remove exposure to the elements.
• Follow Signage: New stadiums often still have parts of the surrounding infrastructure not fully signed up or habituated. Keep an eye on official club directions, and local authority signs.
• Have Backup Plans: For food / drink nearby, and for transport in case delays occur (buses, trains).

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Verdict

Hill Dickinson Stadium marks the start of a new era for Everton, with a bigger capacity, modern amenities, and a striking waterfront location. For away fans, it’s likely to be a mix of the exciting and the unfamiliar: better infrastructure and ambiance, but some travel and logistical quirks as the area settles in.

If you’re going, expect a quality experience. Just plan ahead, embrace the novelty (while respecting what Goodison represented), and you’re in for a memorable trip.