Young Fans meet Everton FC heroes at Hill Dickinson Stadium

Young Evertonians and their families enjoyed an Easter treat as they watched their heroes train at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The open training session for the Men’s Senior Team was one of the highlights of Junior Fan Takeover Week, which sees the doors thrown open to give Junior Blues aged 16 and under, along with their families, the chance to experience the Club’s new home in a fresh and exciting way. 

David Moyes put the players through their paces in a tailored session that gave watching fans a fascinating insight into the work that goes into preparing the team for a Premier League matchday.

Junior Fan Takeover Week, which coincides with the Easter school holiday, sees Hill Dickinson Stadium host a packed programme of activities.

And there is still limited availability for our Mini Tunnel Tours, which allow young Blues to experience feel the rumble of the sirens and Z-Cars, sit in David Moyes’ seat in the dugout, pose in the press conference chair, and walk out through the new players’ tunnel – just like the Everton squad!

All activities – aside from the tours – are free of charge and open to junior supporters.

Trinity Place Café in the East Stand will host Creative Corner and become a home for younger fans with interactive sessions daily between 10am and 4pm. Activities will include arts and crafts, face painting, balloon modelling and a special kit design studio, where young Blues can get creative and design their own Everton-inspired shirts. The space will also feature a fun Game Zone, with foosball challenges, soft play and a range of mini competitions where supporters can test their skills and win prizes.

Additional football and sporting activities will take place in the East Stand concourse and outdoors in The Plaza, delivered by qualified Everton in the Community coaches. These sessions will run Wednesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, featuring football challenges, skills sessions and fun competitions designed to keep young supporters active and entertained throughout the week.

On Thursday between 12pm and 2pm, Trinity Place Café will also host a Football Trading Card Swap Shop, giving young collectors the chance to meet fellow fans, trade duplicates and hunt for the missing pieces of their collections. Supporters are encouraged to bring along spare cards and swap with others in a fun and friendly environment that celebrates the shared excitement of collecting and football fandom.

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the week in Trinity Café, while Everton in the Community and Club partners will also be delivering additional activities and experiences across the stadium to help make Junior Fan Takeover Week a memorable experience for young Blues and their families.

There is still availability on the family-friendly Mini Tunnel Tours for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Designed especially for younger supporters with less walking and more fun, the Mini Tunnel Tours finish close to the main activity zones, so families can continue enjoying everything taking place across the stadium.

Mini Tunnel Tours are ticketed and must be booked in advance, with limited availability. 

Book your tickets on the Everton FC website.

Find out what’s on at Hill Dickinson Stadium this Easter here.

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