Everton’s Hill Dickinson expansion could transform matchdays before Euro 2028

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Everton’s new stadium has been named as one of the venues for Euro 2028, with the tournament schedule released on Wednesday evening.

It’s a major milestone for Everton, who only recently moved from Goodison Park to their new home by the docks.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium has quickly settled in as the club’s new base, and early reviews from fans have been positive overall.

David Moyes’ side have only suffered one home defeat this season and went into the international break off the back of a convincing win over Fulham.

Everton plan stadium expansion ahead of Euro 2028

Andy Burnham has praised the atmosphere at Everton’s new ground, even comparing it favourably to Tottenham’s stadium.

What the Hill Dickinson can’t match, though, is Spurs’ larger capacity. Tottenham have packed an extra 10,000 seats into their north London venue.

Even so, Everton are looking to close that gap before the 2028 Euros. The club plans to expand the Hill Dickinson Stadium in time for the tournament.

Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Everton were aiming to increase their current capacity of 52,888 up to around 57,679 before hosting duties begin. There have even been suggestions that the capacity could be increased even further.

It was recently claimed that Everton could increase their stadium capacity to around 62,000 if they wanted to.

The extra revenue generated through more ticket sales would be a huge boost to the club’s finances, but it would also create an improved atmosphere.

Having already seen the volume levels praised, adding another 10,000 Evertonians could make the new stadium deafening to opposing teams.

Hill Dickinson Stadium has helped Everton progress

Had the Blues still been playing their football at Goodison, these games for the 2028 Euros would have likely gone elsewhere. However, the Toffees are not sitting at the top table when it comes to stadia.

But Fulham fans were amazed by Hill Dickinson Stadium as they saw Everton’s new home for the first time last weekend.

Everton’s financial outlook has also improved with the move, highlighted by a significant naming rights deal tied to the new ground.

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However, increasing capacity could be an even bigger step forward than hosting Euro matches, giving more fans a chance to attend games and further boosting ticket revenue and atmosphere inside.