Is Everton's new stadium bigger than Anfield?

Everton’s New Stadium: How It Stacks Up Against Anfield

As Everton prepares to leave Goodison Park after more than a century, the club’s new home at Bramley-Moore Dock is drawing comparisons—especially to their city neighbours, Liverpool, and Anfield. The new stadium, set to open soon, will have a capacity of around 52,800. While that’s a modern, state-of-the-art venue designed with future growth in mind, it currently falls short of Anfield’s expanded capacity of over 61,000.

Anfield underwent significant redevelopment over recent years, particularly with the expansion of the Main Stand in 2016 and the new stand at Anfield Road, pushing its total capacity beyond 61,000. In contrast, Everton’s vision for a fresh start began as early as 1996, when then-chairman Peter Johnson first floated the idea of a 60,000-seater stadium at an alternative site. Though plans shifted over the decades, the dream of a modern facility finally became reality with the new waterfront project.

While Everton’s new home may not match Anfield in size just yet, it’s designed with potential for expansion—a key consideration for long-term ambitions. Beyond numbers, the stadium represents more than size; it’s a symbol of renewal, identity, and a break from the limitations of Goodison Park. Located on the historic docks, it aims to reconnect the club with Liverpool’s maritime roots while offering fans a world-class matchday experience.

So, is Everton’s new stadium bigger than Anfield? No—not at the moment. But it’s not just about capacity. It’s about legacy, growth, and building something for the future. In that sense, Everton’s move might be less about out-sizing their rivals and more about carving out their own path.