Goodison Park was the first major football stadium in England to feature a three-tiered stand.
The stadium was the only English ground to host a semi-final during the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
The pitch is situated on the site of a former cricket field, influencing the original layout of the grounds.
A church, St Luke the Evangelist, sits in the corner of the stadium complex between the Goodison Road and Gwladys Street stands.
The stadium has hosted more FA Cup semi-final matches than any other venue in England.
It was the first ground in England to have undersoil heating installed, debuting in 1958.
The stadium's iconic 'Leitch pattern' ironwork on the balconies of the Bullens Road stand is a hallmark of early 20th-century stadium design.
Goodison Park famously hosted a heavyweight boxing match between Jack Doyle and Jack Petersen in 1933.
In 1948, the stadium recorded its highest attendance of 78,299 during a Merseyside derby against Liverpool.
The stadium has its own permanent memorial garden dedicated to former players and staff.
Goodison Park has served as the home stadium for Everton Football Club since its inauguration in 1892. It is widely recognized as one of the oldest purpose-built football grounds in the world. The stadium features four distinct stands: the Goodison Road Stand, the Bullens Road Stand, the Gwladys Street Stand, and the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand. It has hosted more top-flight English league games than any other stadium in history. The architecture includes a notable Victorian-era design, specifically the 1909 Bullens Road Stand designed by Archibald Leitch. The venue is currently nearing the end of its tenure as Everton's home as the club transitions to their new waterfront stadium. It remains a historical landmark for football fans due to its tight dimensions and proximity of the crowd to the pitch.
The Gwladys Street goal end provides the most iconic view of the stadium's classic architecture.
Book an official stadium tour well in advance to access the tunnel and dressing rooms.
Check the club's official announcement for the final dates of public access as the club prepares to relocate.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the surrounding area requires navigating steep stadium stairs.
Do not attempt to visit on match days without a valid ticket, as the surrounding streets and venue become strictly controlled zones.
Operations are currently limited due to the impending closure of the stadium; consult the official Everton website for final tour availability before the club's permanent relocation.
Standard casual attire; refrain from wearing rival team colors during stadium tours.
