Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth

Capacity: 11,307
Opened: 1910
Location: Bournemouth, England
Competition: Premier League

What is Vitality Stadium?

The Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) is AFC Bournemouth's home ground in Kings Park, Boscombe, with about 11,300 seats, the smallest in the Premier League. Bournemouth have played on the site since 1910. The South Stand is being rebuilt during 2026–27, part of a redevelopment due to lift capacity to about 20,200 by summer 2027. Pokesdown station is about 15 minutes' walk.

By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked 21 October 2026

Quick facts

Capacity: 11,307 (redevelopment under way; about 20,200 from 2027)
Opened: 1910
Club: AFC Bournemouth
Address: Bournemouth Open map

Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.

Where should you sit at Vitality Stadium?

Dean Court is a compact ground with stands close to the pitch. The Steve Fletcher North Stand is the most vocal home end, with rail seating. The away section is in the south-east corner of the East Stand. The South Stand was demolished in summer 2026 and a new stand of about 6,800 seats is being built.

Home sections Away fansSchematic, not to scale

Best seats for views

Main Stand central blocks

Best seats for atmosphere

Steve Fletcher North Stand

Where do away fans sit?

Away fans sit in the south-east corner of the East Stand, blocks 21 to 24, entering through turnstile F. The standard allocation is about 1,300. Check your ticket during the redevelopment, as access routes may change.

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Stands at Vitality Stadium

Main Stand	West	Main stand along the side, with the main entrance.
East Stand	East	Single tier along the side; away fans in the corner blocks 21 to 24 (turnstile F).
Steve Fletcher North Stand	North	Behind the north goal; the most vocal home fans, with rail seating.
South Stand	South	Being rebuilt during 2026–27 as a new stand of about 6,800 seats.

How do you get to Vitality Stadium?

Pokesdown station is about 20 minutes' walk; Bournemouth station is 25 to 30 minutes. Buses run from Bournemouth town centre along Holdenhurst Road and Christchurch Road.

Pokesdown station

About a mile, 15 minutes' walk. Trains from London Waterloo via Southampton.

Bournemouth station

25 to 30 minutes' walk along Holdenhurst Road, or the yellow number 33 bus.

Buses from the town centre

Regular services to Boscombe and Kings Park.

From the city centre: About 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by bus from Bournemouth town centre.
From the airport: Bournemouth Airport is about 5 miles away. Take a taxi (about 15 minutes) or the airport bus to the station.
Parking: Kings Park has a limited match-day car park. Residential streets in Boscombe have restrictions.

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Can you tour Vitality Stadium?

Bournemouth does not run regular public stadium tours, and the ground is a building site during the 2026–27 redevelopment.

How do you get tickets for Vitality Stadium?

With the smallest capacity in the league, Bournemouth tickets are scarce and sold mainly to season ticket holders and members.

Membership is needed for most match tickets.
Season ticket holders can resell through the official exchange.

Buy from the club or its official resale exchange. Reselling football tickets without the club's permission is a criminal offence in England and Wales.

Official ticket office

Where to stay and eat near Vitality Stadium

Where to stay

Bournemouth's seafront hotels on the East and West Cliff are 30 to 40 minutes' walk or a short bus ride away.

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Food and drink

Boscombe and Christchurch Road have cafés, takeaways and pubs. The seafront and town centre have the widest choice.

Area: Boscombe, Kings Park and Bournemouth seafront

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Frequently asked questions about Vitality Stadium

What is the capacity of the Vitality Stadium?

The Vitality Stadium, home of AFC Bournemouth, holds about 11,300, the smallest in the Premier League. Redevelopment under way in 2026–27 is due to raise it to about 20,200 by summer 2027.

What is the nearest station to the Vitality Stadium?

The nearest station to the Vitality Stadium is Pokesdown, about a mile or 15 minutes' walk away.

Is the Vitality Stadium the same as Dean Court?

Yes. Dean Court is the ground's traditional name; Vitality Stadium is the sponsored name.

Where do away fans sit at the Vitality Stadium?

Away fans at the Vitality Stadium sit in the south-east corner of the East Stand, blocks 21 to 24, through turnstile F, with an allocation of about 1,300.