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Merseyside derby: Liverpool vs Everton
The Merseyside derby was long called the "friendly derby" because whole families are split between red and blue. On the pitch it is anything but friendly. And since 2025, Everton's side of it has a brand-new setting.
- 2 a seasonin the Premier League
- Anfieldor Everton's ground
- Membersfor tickets
- ETAto enter the UK
A derby like no other
Liverpool and Everton come from the same place: Everton played at Anfield before moving out in 1892, and Liverpool FC was created to fill the empty ground. Since then the city has been split in two, often within families.
For more than a century the two grounds faced each other across Stanley Park. Everton left Goodison Park in 2025 for a new stadium on the Bramley-Moore docks, on the Mersey.
When and where is the derby played?
- Twice a season in the Premier League: once at Anfield, once at Everton's new stadium.
- Sometimes in the FA Cup or League Cup.
- Dates and times are confirmed a few weeks ahead, depending on TV picks.
Getting a derby ticket
- At Anfield: in practice for Liverpool members with a purchase history, and the official Ticket Exchange. See our Anfield guide.
- At Everton: priority to season ticket holders and members on evertonfc.com. The new stadium's larger capacity helps a little, but the derby is still in huge demand.
- Official hospitality: the safest route for a visitor.
Reminder: in the UK, reselling a football ticket without the club's permission is an offence. Tickets are digital and tied to an account.
On derby day
- Arrive early: the pubs around the grounds fill up hours before.
- For Everton's new stadium, allow 20 to 30 minutes on foot from the centre along the docks.
- If you're neutral, keep your colours low-key: the city lives this match intensely.
FAQ
Where is the Merseyside derby played?
Once a season at Anfield, Liverpool's ground, and once at Everton's new stadium on the Bramley-Moore docks, opened in 2025.
How do I get a ticket for Liverpool vs Everton?
Through the home club: members and the Ticket Exchange at Anfield, season ticket holders and members at Everton. Official hospitality is the safest route for a visitor.
Why is it called the "friendly derby"?
Because many Liverpool families are split between the two clubs, and fans traditionally mixed more than at other derbies.
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