Everton Football Club has confirmed that Hill Dickinson Stadium will host a major international rugby union fixture this summer, as Fiji take on England in the Nations Championship on Saturday, 11 July 2026.
Kick off is scheduled for 2:10 pm, with the match broadcast live on ITV1 in the UK.
Angus Kinnear, Chief Executive Officer at Everton Football Club, said:
“We are incredibly proud to welcome Fiji and England to Hill Dickinson Stadium for what will be a landmark international occasion.
“Our new stadium was built to host world class sport and entertainment, and this fixture is another powerful statement of its status as a global events venue.
“To see an international rugby match of this calibre staged here so soon after opening reflects our ambition and the confidence event organisers have in our facilities and the city region.
“We look forward to working closely with Fiji Rugby to create a spectacular celebration of their culture, while showcasing Liverpool and our stadium to a worldwide audience.”
Nations Championship fixture to bring international rugby union to Liverpool on 11 July 2026
The fixture forms part of Fiji’s inaugural Nations Championship campaign, with the Pacific nation choosing to stage its designated home fixtures in the Northern Hemisphere.
Fiji will face Wales in Cardiff before travelling to Merseyside to meet England, ahead of a third match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Bill Sweeney, CEO of the Rugby Football Union, added:
“We are pleased to be taking the England men’s team to the North West to play Fiji at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, a fantastic new venue that is fitting for the inaugural year of the Nations Championship.
“The Nations Championship delivers more meaningful, high-stakes fixtures that will energise existing fans and attract new audiences.
“As this will be Fiji’s home fixture, I have no doubt that their supporters will create a brilliant atmosphere alongside the England supporters.”
Fijian fan zones set for landmark Merseyside event
As a designated home fixture for Fiji, the event will transform Hill Dickinson Stadium into a vibrant celebration of Fijian heritage. Supporters can expect fan zones featuring traditional music, food, dance and cultural performances, creating a unique matchday atmosphere for fans across Liverpool and beyond.
Mr Koli Sewabu, CEO of Fiji Rugby Union, said:
“As this constitutes a home match away from Fiji, we will be bringing Fiji to you and ensuring that you will feel a very different atmosphere with the tropics, fun and sun, and spectacular free-flowing rugby.
“It’s an exciting opportunity to play in a fantastic stadium, and we know we will be well supported.
“It’s also a great opportunity to raise the profile of Fijian rugby, showcase our culture, and connect with our diaspora and fans from the Northern Hemisphere.
“The success of these fixtures will enable us to invest more into grassroots rugby, supporting the continued growth and success of the team.”
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Fiji and England to Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.
“Bringing a major international fixture like this to Liverpool is brilliant news for our region, not just for rugby fans but for local businesses too.
“These big occasions fill our hotels, restaurants and pubs, putting money back into the local economy while showcasing Liverpool to a global audience as a city that knows how to host world-class sport.”
Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, added:
“The fixture will give rugby fans the opportunity to enjoy authentic Fijian culture here in Liverpool while boosting our visitor economy and delivering longer-term benefits for our communities.”
Tickets will be available from £25 for adults and £10 for juniors, with priority access for Everton members before general sale.
