Matchday Guide: Everton v Bournemouth

PREMIER LEAGUE WITH PRIDE FIXTURE

Tuesday’s game recognises Premier League With Pride, a new initiative for all games played between 6-12 February which brings together the ongoing LGBTQ+ work the League and its clubs carry out across the year to help deliver long-term change.

Aligning with LGBTQ+ History Month, this period provides an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in football, showcasing the work undertaken to make the game more inclusive.

Everton has presented complimentary tickets to local community groups, including LGBTQ+ organisations such as Mersey Marauders - the region's longest running gay/inclusive football team. A Club-hosted LGBTQ+ panel event will also take place at the end of February, featuring avid Evertonian and LCFA Referee, Mikey Connor, who appeared on the BBC's first ever LGBTQ+ dating show, 'I Kissed A Boy'.

Everton in the Community offer all 38 partner schools Anti-discriminatory workshops to up to 1,200 Year 6 students across the region. An LGBTQ+ poster campaign has also been held in conjunction with Merseyside Police, with winning entries displayed on the side of police vans in each of the five boroughs of Merseyside.

The recent home fixture against Leeds United was dedicated to raising awareness of All Together Now, the Club's award-winning initative to champion equality, diversity and inclusion. For more on All Together Now and the ongoing work of Everton and Everton in the Community in this important area, CLICK HERE.

The new Premier League With Pride campaign will feature pride-related branding on matchday, including on LED advertising boards, big screens, ball plinths and the pre-match handshake boards.

PRE-MATCH LIGHT SHOW

A light show will take place ahead of kick-off. Fans who may be sensitive to bright lights are advised to remain in the concourse until this activation has concluded.

STADIUM ENTRY

Fans will be able to enter through the Regent Road wall from 4.30pm, with turnstiles opening at 5.30pm. The Ticket Office will be open from 10am.

The Budweiser Plaza features a live DJ and, for the winter season, an increased number of food and drink outlets and expanded bar areas. New hot food options from some recognised local vendors, not available inside the stadium, will be introduced, while additional E-Bars have been introduced to help speed up service. Full details of the enhancements are HERE.

Supporters are advised and encouraged to use ALL available gates in the Regent Road wall (A-E) to avoid the unnecessary build-up of supporters in any one area, and also ensure digital tickets are downloaded to mobile devices on arrival at the stadium. A full guide on downloading digital tickets, along with a stadium map, can be found HERE.

All relevant information to help plan your matchday, including our dedicated Travel Hub and more on food and drink, digital tickets, accessibility and what’s happening in and around the ground, is readily available at evertonfc.com/fans/matchday.

FOR OUR FULL EVERTON V BOURNEMOUTH MATCHDAY GUIDE, CLICK HERE

MINOR BUS ROUTE CHANGES

Arriva have made minor route changes to the commercial bus services that serve Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, which will now stop on Stanley Road/Scotland Road on match days. The revised routes, drop-off and pick-up points can be found HERE.

FAMILY STAND

The Family Stand at Hill Dickinson Stadium is designed to provide a safe and welcoming environment for children attending matches with their families or carers. It is not a general admission area.

We have recently seen an increase in adults attending the Family Stand without children being present.  This changes the atmosphere of the stand and reduces its suitability as a family-focused space.

In line with our commitment to ensure matchday is a positive experience for our young supporters, from the Bournemouth fixture the Club will be actively checking access at the turnstiles to ensure that the Family Stand is being used as intended. Supporters attending without children, and in line with our ticketing terms and conditions, will not be granted access.

If supporters have any queries or concerns regarding this, please email: stadiumops@evertonfc.com

SAFEGUARDING OF MINORS

We respectfully remind supporters that all fans under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This includes on The Budweiser Plaza, concourses and within the stadium bowl. Everton now offer safeguarding wristbands to adults bringing young children to all games at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as part of a matchday safety initiative. Read more here.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

A Traffic Management zone will again be in place following Wednesday’s game, which involves a temporary one-way system in place on Blackstone Street and Boundary Street, and road closures, both before and after the game.

Fans are advised not to travel to the stadium by car, as these measures are in place to ensure those leaving the ground can move away from the area quickly and safely. Our Travel Hub, which also features in the guide, above, includes all relevant information and alternative travel options.

SMOKING AND VAPING

Complaints have been received regarding smoking and vaping in the stands, toilets, and adjacent areas of Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Supporters are reminded that stadium signage clearly indicates that smoking and vaping (including electronic cigarettes) is strictly prohibited in all areas of Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Persistent smoking or vaping negatively impacts the matchday experience for fellow supporters and will not be tolerated.

Anyone found smoking or vaping inside the stadium may be ejected and could face further disciplinary action by the Club, including the withdrawal of a Season Ticket.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all supporters.