Things to know if travelling to Hill Dickinson Stadium | OneFootball

Brentford take on Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in our next Premier League fixture on Sunday 4 January (3pm kick-off GMT). The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Golf.

If you are heading to the match, here’s some useful information on getting to the ground and tips to make the most of your trip.

Travelling by train

Due to planned engineering works, there will be no direct trains running between London to Liverpool on matchday.

The shortest route to Liverpool and back again will require a change in Birmingham.

Trains leave from London Marylebone every hour and arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station. From there, it is a short walk to Birmingham New Street station, where you can get a train to Liverpool Lime Street.

This journey to Liverpool will take you approximately four hours and 15 minutes, so please plan to leave early. Other routes are available but may take longer.

Once you arrive at Liverpool Lime Street, it is a short walk to Liverpool Central, where you can take a short train to Sandhills station, which is the closest station to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Local travel to the ground

Buses are available from Queen Square Bus Station, adjacent to Liverpool Central train station.

Services X2, 20, 67, 53, 310, 345 will take you near to the stadium.

Travelling by car

The postcode for the stadium is L3 0BW.

It is recommended that you park in the city centre and in Bootle Strand, and then make your way to the ground.

Park and ride schemes are available from both of these locations. For more information on Everton's recommended routes to the stadium, and where to find EV charging stations, visit their parking page.

Matchday parking restrictions and road closures are in place in the vicinity of the stadium. Any parking in residential areas on matchday will incur a fine.

Big Parking also operate car parks in the city. See a map of their locations here.

Ticketing information

Away turnstiles at Hill Dickinson stadium are situated at block 24 on the North Stand, in the north east corner of the stadium.

The away ticket office is located next to turnstile 24 and is open three hours before kick-off.

This is the location to pick up any pre-arranged duplicate tickets. Please note that all duplicate tickets must be arranged through Brentford’s box office as Everton requires their authorisation to reprint any tickets in the visitors’ section. You will be required to provide proof of ID on collection.

Before the match

Liverpool city centre offers plenty of food and drink options before the match, with most welcoming away supporters.

Everton have advised that away supporters can find pubs along Regent Road for options closer to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but entry will be at the discretion of each venue.

Entering the ground

Away supporters are advised to enter the stadium footprint via gate E, as this is the closest gate to the supporter coaches, and turnstiles. Turnstiles at Hill Dickinson Stadium open two hours before kick-off.

Access to all turnstiles is through the Budweiser Plaza, which is open three hours before kick-off.

Please arrive early to support pre-match security and ticket checks, which will be carried out by trained stewards.

Along with physical ticket checks and searches, sniffer dogs will also be present at turnstiles to detect drugs and pyrotechnics.

Any supporter under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18. Supporters under the age of 14 attempting to access Hill Dickinson Stadium without an adult will be denied entry.

Getting back after the match

Trains from Sandhills or buses from near to the stadium will take you back to the city centre, or walking takes around 30 minutes. Please be aware that it will be dark after full-time.

Supporters should also be prepared for queues at Sandhills station following the match.

Accessibility

For away fans, Everton provide audio descriptive commentary, sensory packs for fans with autism, ADHD and other neurodiverse needs, and an in-seat service to cater for fans using wheelchair bays.

The away section has two accessible toilets and access to changing places facilities are available for away fans on request. BSL interpreters are provided for in-house broadcasts from matchday presenters.

Find out more about provisions for supporters with access needs on Everton's website.

Safety and ground entry

All fans will be searched on entry.

Supporters under the age of 14 attempting to access Hill Dickinson Stadium without an adult (18+) will be denied entry.

Taking a bag to the match is strongly discouraged. Bags are allowed only if:

Prohibited items: Rucksacks, briefcases, suitcases, suit bags, and other larger bags.

Exemptions on medical grounds can be requested by contacting accessibility@evertonfc.com.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!