Everton have today confirmed that their new stadium at Bramley Moore Docks is part of the UK and Ireland’s preliminary bid to host the European Championship in 2028.
The stadium is part of a bid that will see a pioneering five-association collaboration bringing together the Government partners of the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as officials in Northern Ireland, with the aim of hosting the tournament in 6 years time [via evertonfc.com].
The toffees’ new stadium is due to be completed by the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, but already has been shortlisted in the bid alongside the other stadiums listed below:
1. Liverpool Everton Stadium
2. Birmingham Villa Park
3. London London Stadium
4. London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
5. London Wembley Stadium
6. Manchester City of Manchester Stadium
7. Newcastle St James’ Park
8. Sunderland Stadium of Light
9. Trafford Old Trafford
10. Dublin Dublin Arena
11. Dublin Croke Park
12. Belfast Casement Park Stadium
13. Glasgow Hampden Park
14. Cardiff National Stadium of Wales
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Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Executive Officer at Everton Football Club said:
“We are proud that Everton Stadium and the City of Liverpool has been shortlisted to form part of the UK and Ireland’s strong bid for Euro 2028.”
“We believe our new waterfront stadium and the city of Liverpool can offer resources and infrastructure that make it a perfect location for one of the most celebrated and anticipated tournaments in our sport.”
“Everton has a rich and storied footballing history and, like our game, that is woven into the fabric of our city. Regardless of footballing affiliation, people in our region are not only passionate about their football but knowledgeable about the sport and, more importantly for a host city, are very welcoming.”
Everton’s current home at Goodison Park played host to several international fixtures during the 1966 World Cup, such as Brazil vs Bulgaria in Group 3 in front of 47,000 spectators. Footballing legends Pele and Garrincha both scored that day in a 2-0 win [via efcherigatesociety].
Goodison Park would also play host to one of the games of the tournament between Brazil and Portugal. The game would be the most highly attended group-stage match during the tournament outside of Wembley, with 58,479 people turning up to watch the two footballing giants face off. The match would end 3-1 to the Portuguese, with Eusebio playing a vital role in his side’s victory [via efcheritagesociety].