Buy Everton vs Manchester City tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League fixture scheduled for Tuesday 29 December 2026 at 20:15 UK time at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. The revised festive slot puts a high-demand match into an evening television window, so buyers comparing standard seats and hospitality should treat the current date and kick-off as the working schedule for travel and purchase decisions.
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This is Everton's second men's Premier League season at the waterfront ground, where capacity is 52,769 and league demand has remained strong after the move from Goodison Park. Buyers who want to compare other home dates can check Everton tickets, but this match carries an extra premium because the visitor brings one of the league's broadest travelling and international audiences.
The late-December timing also changes the buying pattern. Holiday travel reduces flexibility for some supporters while creating a popular city-break window for others, and a televised evening kick-off concentrates demand around seats that combine a clear view with straightforward access. Buyers should compare the section, quantity, delivery method and final price together rather than judging a listing on headline price alone.
Manchester City's visits to Liverpool attract buyers beyond the two core supporter bases. Travelling supporters, neutral visitors and overseas fans often look at the same limited pool of resale seats, while Everton's season-ticket base takes a large share of the ground before single-match supply reaches the wider market. That pressure tends to show first in central longside seats, pairs seated together and hospitality packages with dining or inclusive drinks.
The opponent also matters. Demand across Manchester City tickets is consistently strong for away dates, particularly when the match sits in a holiday period or a prime broadcast window. At Hill Dickinson Stadium, the away allocation occupies a defined corner rather than a large neutral section, so visiting supporters searching outside club allocation routes can face a narrow choice of suitable listings.
There is also a recent reason for attention. The first Premier League meeting between these clubs at Hill Dickinson ended 3-3 in May 2026, which means the new ground already has one high-scoring reference point for this matchup. That result does not predict the next one, but it adds familiarity to a fixture that already carries strong national interest.
Timing matters inside the market as well. Standard pairs often appeal to the widest group of buyers, while premium longside seats compete with hospitality for buyers who are already prepared to spend more. A festive evening fixture can also bring late demand from visitors who confirm a Liverpool trip after rail, hotel or work plans are settled. That mix is why inventory can change shape even when the headline number of listings looks stable.
Yes. Everton's club sales route gives season-ticket holders and members priority for home matches, and high-profile fixtures can leave little room for an unrestricted general sale. A resale marketplace gives non-members another route by bringing together listings from sellers who already hold access, with the available section and ticket type shown before checkout.
Membership can still make sense for supporters planning several Everton matches during the season, but it should not be confused with a guaranteed seat. Priority windows, ballots and availability can all affect whether a member can buy the exact match wanted. A buyer focused on this single fixture may prefer to compare live resale supply instead of paying for a wider membership solely for one attempt at access.
For visiting supporters, club allocation rules are separate from home-area resale listings. Do not assume that any seat in the stadium is suitable for away colours or open support. Read the listing notes carefully and choose the area that matches how you plan to attend.
Home-area availability also varies by quantity. A single buyer can often choose from more blocks than a group of four because sellers may hold isolated seats after pairs and larger clusters have been taken. If sitting together is essential, filter for the full group size before comparing sections, then confirm the listing wording rather than assuming consecutive seat numbers. Families should also consider the walk to the block, the position behind the goal or along the side and the time needed to reach the correct entrance during a busy festive evening.
Resale pricing for December 2026 is driven by five practical factors: seat location, overall demand, the revised evening timing, the Premier League context and the hospitality level attached to the listing. Everton's broader 2026/27 market shows standard league fixtures below the highest-demand band, while major visitors push central seats and premium products upward. The ranges below are working resale bands for comparison, not fixed promises.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £90 – £160 | Value-focused buyers | Usually the lower entry point when central blocks tighten. |
| Longside standard | £120 – £220 | Clear side-on viewing | Central positions generally carry the strongest standard-seat premium. |
| Lower tier / central | £160 – £300+ | Closer match view | Supply can narrow quickly for pairs and groups. |
| Premium seating | £200 – £450+ | Comfort and position | May include padded seating or access to premium areas. |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £1,000+ | Food, lounges and hosting | Package inclusions vary widely, so compare the listing details. |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match. For this fixture, the club hospitality market has already shown a clear step up from lower-demand home dates, which is another reason to compare inclusions rather than treating every premium listing as equivalent.
Price movement is rarely uniform across the bowl. A single seat in an upper section may remain available after central pairs have tightened, while premium packages can hold their price because the food, lounge access or padded seat creates a different comparison set. Decide what matters most before filtering: being inside the ground at the lowest practical spend, sitting side-on, staying together as a group or making the day a hospitality occasion.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has a clear split between the single-tier South Stand, side-on East and West seating, the North Stand and corner sections. Use the Hill Dickinson Stadium seating plan to match block position with the view you want, then compare availability across Hill Dickinson Stadium tickets when deciding whether another fixture gives better value in the same area.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Stand | Home atmosphere | Mid to high | Single-tier home end with a strong concentration of Everton support. |
| East Stand | Side-on viewing | Mid to high | Central blocks suit buyers prioritising a balanced view of both halves. |
| West Stand | View plus premium access | Mid to premium | Home to several hospitality and premium experiences as well as standard seating. |
| North Stand | Behind-goal perspective | Low to mid | A practical option for buyers who value price over a central angle. |
| North-east corner | Visiting supporters | Demand-led | Away supporters are located in the lower tier spanning the North and East stands. Follow listing restrictions and avoid home colours rules being reversed. |
| Corner and upper-rear blocks | Broader stadium view | Low to mid | Often a stronger-value route for buyers comfortable sitting farther from the pitch. |
Neutral buyers should focus on the listing's area restrictions before choosing on price. If you are not planning to display visiting colours, a standard home-area listing may offer more choice, but the seller notes still govern entry expectations for that specific seat.
Hospitality at Everton's new ground ranges from social bar packages to private dining and high-end seating close to the dugout. The important comparison is not simply whether a listing says hospitality, but what is included before kick-off, where the match seat is located and whether drinks or dining are part of the package.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Plus / padded premium seat | Buyer wanting comfort without a full dining schedule | Premium-position seating with a lighter-touch matchday package. |
| Trinity Place Bar | Friends and social groups | Padded East Stand seat, food allowance, selected drinks and live entertainment. |
| Village Street | Groups wanting a lively pre-match setting | Pub-style environment, food and drink choices plus padded halfway-line seating. |
| Beyond / Enclosure | Corporate hosting and premium occasions | Tunnel-side or high-comfort seating paired with dining and higher-end hospitality. |
Package details can vary by fixture and seller. Trinity Place Bar listings should be checked for the food allowance and drinks window, while the higher tiers should be compared for dining format, lounge access, seat position and any pre-match experience. If your priority is the football view, confirm the seat block before paying for extras you may not value.
Hospitality can also be a practical access route when standard inventory is thin. For a late-December match, that can matter to international buyers who need more certainty around a planned trip and prefer a defined matchday schedule rather than waiting for a standard listing to appear.
Delivery is listing-specific. Everton's stadium uses digital entry widely, but a resale marketplace can also show e-ticket, collection or courier formats depending on the ticket source and package. The delivery method should fit your travel schedule just as closely as the seat itself.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | Which app or wallet receives the ticket, when transfer is expected and whether an account is needed. |
| E-ticket / downloadable file | Whether the file must be presented on a phone or printed, plus any name or ID condition shown in the listing. |
| Courier delivery | Dispatch timing, delivery address and whether the ticket will arrive before you leave for Liverpool. |
| Collection | Collection point, opening hours, named purchaser details and the identification required. |
Read the listing notes before purchase, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully for mobile entry. Save any transfer instructions before travelling to the ground, and do not rely on a screenshot when the ticket requires an active wallet pass.
Arrive with enough time to resolve a transfer or wallet issue before the turnstiles become busiest. The stadium sits on Liverpool's waterfront rather than beside the old Goodison transport pattern, so first-time visitors should leave a margin for the final approach, security queues and finding the correct stand. If a ticket is collected rather than transferred digitally, treat the collection window as part of your matchday schedule instead of arriving at the stadium close to kick-off.
1BoxOffice has operated since 2006 as a verified secondary marketplace, with orders backed by a 150% money-back guarantee. Compare the listing details first, then buy the seat that matches your section, quantity and delivery needs.
Step1
Open the fixture listing
Start with the live inventory for this match and compare the sections currently available before deciding on a price ceiling.
Step2
Create your account
If you are new to 1BoxOffice, create an account with accurate contact details so ticket transfer and delivery messages reach you.
Step3
Choose the right area
Decide whether you want a home section, the visiting allocation, a side-on view or a premium area. Do not choose solely on price.
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Set the quantity
Select the number of seats you need and check whether the listing states that the seats are together, particularly for pairs, families and larger groups.
Step5
Read every listing note
Confirm delivery format, supporter-area restrictions, hospitality inclusions and any identification condition attached to that listing.
Step6
Check the final total
Review the complete checkout amount against the seat position and package value. A lower headline price can be poor value if the location does not suit you.
Step7
Complete secure checkout
Enter the attendee and payment details carefully, then keep the order confirmation available for any later delivery communication.
Step8
Follow delivery through to matchday
Use track order to follow the booking and check any ticket-transfer instructions as the fixture approaches.
International buyers should choose delivery around the trip, not the other way around. Mobile transfer is normally the simplest route because it avoids overseas postage, while collection can work when the collection window fits your arrival. If you are building a wider trip, Liverpool events can help you see what else is scheduled in the city around the festive period without mixing your match ticket with separate travel bookings.
For groups, confirm seats-together wording before checkout because late inventory often fragments into singles. The revised 29 December evening slot also matters for hotels and transport after the final whistle, so allow enough time for queues around the waterfront and avoid booking a return connection that depends on leaving the stadium immediately.
The safest travel approach is to build a buffer around matchday. Premier League fixtures can change for broadcast or competition scheduling, and the festive calendar has already been revised once. Use flexible accommodation where possible and check the live match listing again before departure.
Hill Dickinson Stadium has hosted only one previous Premier League meeting between these clubs, the 3-3 draw on 4 May 2026. Because that exact venue-and-host sample contains fewer than five matches, the history below widens to every Premier League meeting between Everton and Manchester City across all venues, while excluding cup games and pre-Premier League league meetings.
The competition-wide record shows several distinct periods. Everton took notable wins in the early Premier League years, including a 5-2 victory at Maine Road in May 1993, and later put together a run of positive results around the late 2000s and early 2010s. Manchester City have held the stronger overall record across the full 58-match Premier League sample, yet Everton's 4-0 home win in January 2017 and the 3-3 waterfront draw in May 2026 show why the fixture has not been defined by a single score pattern.
The new venue now gives the fixture a different setting without erasing the older record. For buyers, that matters mainly because there is not yet a long Hill Dickinson sample to justify claims about a recurring result pattern or one stand being uniquely associated with this opponent.
With only one previous Premier League meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium, this table uses all Premier League matches between the sides through 4 May 2026, across both home venues and Manchester City's grounds. The figures are calculated from the match-by-match record below.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 58 |
| Everton wins | 18 |
| Manchester City wins | 28 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Everton goals | 63 |
| Manchester City goals | 94 |
| Biggest Everton win | 4-0, 15 January 2017 |
| Biggest Manchester City win | 5-0, 9 December 2000 and 23 May 2021 |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 31 October 1992 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 4 May 2026 |
Head-to-head source note: Premier League match records, 11v11, StatMuse and worldfootball.net were cross-checked for the competition-wide totals and landmark results.
The sparse-history fallback requires the full Premier League series rather than only the single match played at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The list below runs newest first and includes the venue so buyers can distinguish Everton-hosted meetings from reverse fixtures.
| Date | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2026 | Everton 3-3 Manchester City | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Manchester City 2-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 19 Apr 2025 | Everton 0-2 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Manchester City 1-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Manchester City 2-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 27 Dec 2023 | Everton 1-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 14 May 2023 | Everton 0-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 31 Dec 2022 | Manchester City 1-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 26 Feb 2022 | Everton 0-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 21 Nov 2021 | Manchester City 3-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 23 May 2021 | Manchester City 5-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 17 Feb 2021 | Everton 1-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 01 Jan 2020 | Manchester City 2-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 28 Sep 2019 | Everton 1-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 06 Feb 2019 | Everton 0-2 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 15 Dec 2018 | Manchester City 3-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 31 Mar 2018 | Everton 1-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 21 Aug 2017 | Manchester City 1-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 15 Jan 2017 | Everton 4-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 15 Oct 2016 | Manchester City 1-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 13 Jan 2016 | Manchester City 0-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 23 Aug 2015 | Everton 0-2 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 10 Jan 2015 | Everton 1-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 06 Dec 2014 | Manchester City 1-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 03 May 2014 | Everton 2-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 05 Oct 2013 | Manchester City 3-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 16 Mar 2013 | Everton 2-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 01 Dec 2012 | Manchester City 1-1 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Everton 1-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Manchester City 2-0 Everton | Etihad Stadium |
| 07 May 2011 | Everton 2-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 20 Dec 2010 | Manchester City 1-2 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 24 Mar 2010 | Manchester City 0-2 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 16 Jan 2010 | Everton 2-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Everton 1-2 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 13 Dec 2008 | Manchester City 0-1 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 25 Feb 2008 | Manchester City 0-2 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 12 Jan 2008 | Everton 1-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 01 Jan 2007 | Manchester City 2-1 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 30 Sep 2006 | Everton 1-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 04 Feb 2006 | Everton 1-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 02 Oct 2005 | Manchester City 2-0 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 26 Dec 2004 | Everton 2-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 11 Sep 2004 | Manchester City 0-1 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 15 May 2004 | Manchester City 5-1 Everton | City of Manchester Stadium |
| 07 Dec 2003 | Everton 0-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 01 Jan 2003 | Everton 2-2 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Manchester City 3-1 Everton | Maine Road |
| 08 Apr 2001 | Everton 3-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Manchester City 5-0 Everton | Maine Road |
| 10 Feb 1996 | Everton 2-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 30 Aug 1995 | Manchester City 0-2 Everton | Maine Road |
| 15 Mar 1995 | Everton 1-1 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Manchester City 4-0 Everton | Maine Road |
| 08 Dec 1993 | Manchester City 1-0 Everton | Maine Road |
| 17 Aug 1993 | Everton 1-0 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
| 08 May 1993 | Manchester City 2-5 Everton | Maine Road |
| 31 Oct 1992 | Everton 1-3 Manchester City | Goodison Park |
Match-by-match source note: results were cross-checked against 11v11 and worldfootball.net, with the May 2026 Hill Dickinson result also checked against the Premier League match record.
Yes. Resale listings provide a route for buyers who do not hold club membership, although each listing can carry its own supporter-area conditions.
Buy when the section, quantity and total price meet your needs. Waiting can add inventory, but high-demand holiday fixtures can also lose pairs and central seats quickly.
Visiting supporters are placed in the lower-tier north-east corner spanning the North and East stands. Follow the restriction shown on your listing before wearing visiting colours.
Delivery depends on the listing and may use mobile transfer, an e-ticket, courier delivery or collection. The method shown before checkout is the one to plan around.
Hospitality can be available from lighter premium-seat packages through to dining and private-box options. Compare the seat location and inclusions because the package value varies sharply.
Sources: Premier League fixture and match records; Everton Football Club stadium, away-supporter and premium-experience information; 11v11, StatMuse and worldfootball.net head-to-head records; 1BoxOffice team, venue, competition and live ticket listings.
These are the other Everton home league match links verified live on 1BoxOffice at the time of preparation. Three 2026/27 home targets were not included because a live destination could not be confirmed reliably enough for this version.
These Manchester City away league match links were verified live on 1BoxOffice. Three additional 2026/27 away targets were omitted because the destination could not be confirmed reliably enough for inclusion without risking a broken link.