Dramatic scale of new Everton stadium as 'Blue Wall' visible for the first time

The dramatic scale of the steep-tiered south stand at Everton Stadium is visible for the first time following the installation of terracing.

Virtually all of the double-stepped concrete terracing units are now in place in the stand, which will eventually house over 13,000 Evertonians in what will be the largest single tier end in the city.

The next major visual change will see blue seats installed in the upper sections of the stadium, as part of the ongoing programme which has spread across the north stand – and aims to have them in place across the whole upper tier of the bowl by Christmas. Back in 2018, architect Dan Meis revealed how the design for the south stand was inspired by Borussia Dortmund’s ‘Yellow Wall’ and although the German club’s terrace is larger with a capacity of 25,000 – making it Europe’s biggest – the incline for Everton supporters at Bramley-Moore Dock is sharper.

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Externally, the south stand, already being dubbed 'The Blue Wall' by fans, is also showing off its new façade following the installation of glazing in the second level concourse. The angled panels, which stretch across the entire face of the stand, have been designed to reflect the water from the adjoining Nelson Dock and help tie the stadium into its maritime surroundings.

Meanwhile, the first giant speakers have been positioned into the roof spaces of the north stand. The curved units will hang from all four stands as part of the PA system.

This has coincided with the departure from site of the last 600 tonne crawler crane, which was