Everton Announce Final Pre-Season Fixture and Last Test Event at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton Football Club have officially announced their final pre-season fixture ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, which will also serve as the final test event at the club’s new home, the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, and will mark a significant milestone as the club completes preparations for its highly anticipated transition from Goodison Park to its state-of-the-art waterfront venue.
The fixture will not only be Everton’s last pre-season encounter before the new Premier League season kicks off but will also provide the club with one final opportunity to trial the stadium’s facilities, operations, and matchday logistics in front of a live audience. It follows two earlier successful test events held at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, including youth and women’s fixtures, which were designed to gradually increase crowd capacity and assess the stadium’s readiness.
Though Everton are yet to confirm the identity of the opposition for the final pre-season game, club sources have hinted that it will be a high-profile European side, offering a fitting and competitive send-off to the pre-season campaign. The match is expected to draw a near-capacity crowd, with tickets set to be released to season ticket holders and official members in the coming days.
Club CEO Colin Chong expressed his excitement, stating, “This fixture is a historic one for Everton Football Club. Not only is it our last pre-season challenge before the new season, but it also marks the final phase of our move to Hill Dickinson Stadium. It’s more than just a football match – it’s a celebration of our future.”
The Hill Dickinson Stadium, located at Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool’s waterfront, is a 52,888-capacity venue that will become the club’s new home after over 130 years at Goodison Park. The stadium is already being hailed as one of the finest in the country, with cutting-edge facilities, modern accessibility features, and a stunning design that pays homage to the city’s maritime heritage.
The upcoming test event is a vital step in the stadium’s commissioning process, which is required by safety authorities before the venue can host competitive Premier League matches. It will allow staff, stewards, and security teams to perform under full matchday conditions while ensuring fan movement, ticketing systems, and emergency protocols are all fully functional.
Fans attending the final test fixture can expect a range of special activities and pre-match entertainment, as the club aims to make it a memorable occasion for supporters of all ages. Evertonians will also have the chance to explore more of the stadium, including concourse areas, fan zones, and hospitality suites.
With excitement building among the fanbase, this final pre-season fixture represents not just the conclusion of summer preparations but the dawning of a new era. For Everton Football Club, August 3 will be remembered as the day the Toffees took their final step toward a bold and promising future at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
