There were plans to demolish the iconic Goodison Park, Everton’s home since 1892, after 132 years of existence. However, the latest reports say that the venue—one of the oldest football grounds in the world – will survive after all and become the home of Everton’s women.The Toffees will move to their new 53,000-seater arena at Liverpool waterfront ahead of the next season. Everton’s former ownership previously announced plans for a post-demolition renovation project at the Goodison site, which should have included housing, a care home, retail units and a park.Everton Football Club is proud to announce that Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women from the start of the 2025/26 season! 🔵🔽— Everton (@Everton) May 13, 2025 But after being taken over by private investment firm The Friedkin Group in December, the club conducted a feasibility study about maintaining the stadium as a home for the women’s team, and have now opted to continue operating the site.”This long-term vision reflects the club’s commitment to investing in the women’s game and ensuring that Goodison Park continues to play a vital role in both football and the community,” Everton said.”The club’s regeneration plans will retain Goodison Park’s proud identity while giving Everton Women a world-class platform in the heart of Liverpool 4. For supporters, it offers the chance to be part of a new era in one of football’s most iconic venues.”##NAJAVA_MECA_8925242##”The ambition is to create a team capable of challenging for honours – backed by high-quality facilities and a world-renowned home.”The club’s CEO Angus Kinnear added: “We know how treasured Goodison is, not only to every Evertonian, but to the game itself, and being able to keep such an iconic stadium at the heart of the legacy project is something that has been incredibly important to us.”
