Everton's pre-season curtain-raiser ahead of the 2025/26 season will be another friendly against AS Roma, a game that will double as the final test event for the Club's new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Hill Dickinson Stadium will be put through its final paces for a third time before its safety certificates can be approved and the 52,888-seater arena can play host to its first competitive fixture, the date of which will be confirmed when the Premier League fixtures for the new campaign are released later this week.

Roma, who are owned by Everton's majority shareholders, The Friedkin Group, were the Blues' opponents for Goodison Park's final pre-season match a year ago prior to TFG's takeover bid being launched.

They make even more sense this time around with the Houston-based company having completed their buy-out of the Club last December and set about the process of putting Everton back on a sound footing following the chaos of the Farhad Moshiri years.

The Toffees will play Roma on Saturday 9 August at 3pm BST.

Supporters will be invited to make the most of this historic day, with The Plaza opening at 12pm.
 
Fans will have the chance to fully explore their new surroundings, enjoy live entertainment, and sample a wide variety of food and beverage options across The Plaza and within the concourses which will open at 1pm. 
 
Ticket Information 
A phased priority window, incorporating the Club’s new ‘Forever Blue’ membership scheme*, will give eligible fans first access, as follows: 
  • Season Ticket Members from 10am on Monday 30 June, to only purchase their own Season Ticket seat 
  • Season Ticket Members / Forever Blue+ Members from 10am on Monday 7 July, to purchase any remaining available seats 
  • Forever Blue Members from 10am on Wednesday 9 July, to purchase any remaining available seats 
  • General Sale from 10am on Thursday 10 July (subject to availability) 
 
Ticket Prices 
Season Ticket, Forever Blue+ and Forever Blue Members: 
  • Adults: £25 
  • Over-65s: £20 
  • Under 18s: £10 
     
General Sale (from Thursday 10 July): 
  • Adults: £30
  • Over-65s: £25 
  • Under 18s: £10 
 
Premium Members across Hill Dickinson Stadium’s Bars, Restaurants and Experiences will be contacted directly regarding exclusive purchase opportunities for their seats at this fixture. 

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