Everton have confirmed their new home will be called the Hill Dickinson Stadium after striking a rights deal for the stadium.
The Toffees will move into the 52,888-seater ground ahead of the start of next season.
GettyThe Toffees will play their final match at Goodison Park on Sunday[/caption]
It comes after 133 years at Goodison Park, which will host its final men’s team match against Southampton on Sunday.
From August, Everton will play their home matches at their new home in Bramley-Moore Dock.
The club have now announced a naming rights deal with law firm Hill Dickinson.
As a result, their new home will be called the Hill Dickinson Stadium following the long-term agreement.
In a statement, Toffees CEO Angus Kinnear explained: “Welcoming Hill Dickinson as our naming rights partner is a bold and strategic step forward.
“This partnership goes beyond branding – it’s a shared commitment to progress, excellence and the regeneration of our city.
“Hill Dickinson Stadium will stand as a symbol of Everton’s ambitions, our values, and the global future we are building together.”
However, the new name has left supporters far from convinced on social media.
Reacting to the announcement, one X user wrote: “April Fools Day was last month lads.”
Another also commented: “This has to be a joke.”
Everton FCThe club have struck a long-term naming rights agreement with the law firm[/caption]
Meanwhile, a third supporter added: “Nah seriously what a terrible name.”
This disgruntled fan then messaged: “Seriously. Are you f****** joking? They best be paying 500m a season for us to sound that f***** stupid.”
One then simply stated: “Ruined the whole stadium.”
And this supporter remarked: “Erm. What the f*** is this?”
Another said: “Late April fool……please.”
Everton have played at Goodison Park since the 39,414-capacity ground opened in 1892.
The club confirmed this week that the stadium will remain in use beyond the men’s team’s move to the new arena.
From the start of next season, Everton Women will play their home matches at Goodison Park.
The stadium will operate at a reduced capacity, though, with the club reconfiguring sections of the stands to make the ground more intimate.
Brian Sorensen’s side currently host fixtures Walton Hall Park, which has a capacity of around 2,200 fans.
It comes after plans to demolish the iconic venue were scrapped by the club.
There had been plans for the stadium to be replaced by houses, shops and a care home.
