Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe

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May 20, 2026 - 15:30
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Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe
  • Club need permission for proposed stadium upgrades

  • Draw with Manchester City sealed first ever European qualification

Bournemouth are facing a race to complete upgrades to the Vitality Stadium to enable it to stage European football next season. Uefa has granted Bournemouth a provisional stadium licence after meeting club officials in April to review their redevelopment project, but improvements are required owing to the limited size of the hospitality areas and broadcasting facilities.

A visit from Uefa’s stadium inspection and commercial operations team will take place next month after Bournemouth secured European qualification for the first time courtesy of a 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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