Which stadium hosted Everton versus Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Hill Dickinson Stadium hosted Everton versus Crystal Palace in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
Everton were scheduled to welcome Crystal Palace on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with the match beginning at 15:00 BST. In the fixture listing, Everton appeared as the home team, so the venue was Everton’s stadium rather than Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park.
The ground was listed as Hill Dickinson Stadium in the 2026–27 Premier League season overview. Its stated capacity was 52,769, making it one of the larger grounds in the competition.
A common mix-up is to associate Everton with Goodison Park, the club’s historic former home. The 2026–27 season listing instead identifies Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton’s venue. Crystal Palace’s own stadium remained Selhurst Park, but Palace were the visitors in this opening-round fixture.