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Hill Dickinson Stadium expansion ‘not impossible’ as Everton architect provides update

Architect Dan Meis was asked about the possibility of increasing the capacity at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 1:28 PM

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Architect Dan Meis revealed that expanding Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium is challenging but not impossible.
Structural roof limitations and neighboring property lines present significant hurdles to adding several thousand seats.
Everton averaged a club-record crowd of 52,121 across the 2025/26 season at the new stadium.

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Architect Dan Meis stated that increasing the capacity of Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium is not impossible, though it would be very challenging. Speaking on the Royal Blue podcast, Meis noted that roof design and adjacent property constraints complicate potential expansion plans to add a few thousand seats.

Everton moved to the 52,769-seat waterfront stadium from Goodison Park, recording an average home gate of 52,121 during the 2025/26 campaign. Meis defended the venue's initial capacity, emphasizing the importance of venue scarcity, economic viability, and avoiding an oversized ground.

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