AFC Bournemouth Matchday Guide
Everything you need to see AFC Bournemouth play at Vitality Stadium — upcoming fixtures, getting there, and where to stay.
Stadium
Vitality Stadium
League
Premier League
Founded
1899
Capacity
≈ 11,286
City
Bournemouth
Start with ticket access
Vitality Stadium is a small ground and AFC Bournemouth sells home tickets in fixture-specific points phases. Treat a published fixture as a planning option, not proof that a new account can buy. Use the official AFC Bournemouth ticket office to check the current points threshold before committing to non-refundable travel.
Getting to Vitality Stadium
The ground sits in Kings Park, east of Bournemouth centre. The club's official travel guidance puts Pokesdown closest on foot, while Bournemouth station offers more onward bus and taxi options. Pokesdown is not step-free, which matters when choosing the route.
A changing ground
The club is expanding Vitality Stadium during 2026/27. Entrances, capacity and walking routes can therefore change during the season. Recheck the club's stadium updates shortly before the match rather than relying on an older stadium guide.
Ticket access
Very difficult
Bournemouth releases home tickets through fixture-specific points drops at a small ground; a listing does not mean a new account can buy immediately.
Upcoming home matches
Pick a game and we'll help you build the whole trip around it — tickets, dates and where to stay.
Bournemouth v Brentford
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 15:00 · Premier League
Bournemouth v Liverpool
Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Premier League
Bournemouth v Sturm Graz
Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 20:00 · UEFA Europa League
Bournemouth v Sunderland
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 14:00 · Premier League
Bournemouth v Milan
Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 20:00 · UEFA Europa League
Where to stay near Vitality Stadium
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