Bournemouth Premier League Fixtures 2026-27: Full Schedule and European Era Dates
A truly historic chapter beckons on the south coast. Following a phenomenal, record-high sixth-place Premier League finish in the 2025-26 campaign, Bournemouth will play European football for the very first time in their history. The landmark achievement secured a coveted spot in the UEFA Europa League, instantly transforming expectations at the Vitality Stadium.
With previous head coach Andoni Iraola departing after guiding the Cherries to this peak, the reins have been handed to Marco Rose. The newly appointed head coach faces an immediately demanding schedule as he tries to navigate an expanded calendar, balancing competitive European nights with a bruising domestic run.
Bournemouth’s Complete 2026-27 Premier League Schedule
Note on Kickoff Times: All kickoff times have been updated to Gulf Standard Time (GST) from the original BST release to cater to international fans.
Date | Kickoff Time (GST) | Matchup | Venue |
Aug. 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Etihad Stadium | |
Aug. 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Vitality Stadium | |
Sep. 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM | St. James' Park | |
Sep. 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Nottingham Forest | Vitality Stadium |
Sep. 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Vitality Stadium | |
Oct. 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Arsenal vs. Bournemouth | Emirates Stadium |
Oct. 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Vitality Stadium | |
Oct. 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Vitality Stadium | |
Oct. 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Fulham | Vitality Stadium |
Nov. 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Bournemouth | Amex Stadium |
Nov. 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Leeds United | Vitality Stadium |
Nov. 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Coventry City vs. Bournemouth | Coventry Building Society Arena |
Dec. 3, 2026 | 12:00 AM | Stamford Bridge | |
Dec. 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bournemouth | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
Dec. 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Hull City | Vitality Stadium |
Dec. 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Old Trafford | |
Dec. 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa | Vitality Stadium |
Dec. 31, 2026 | 12:00 AM | Ipswich Town vs. Bournemouth | Portman Road |
Jan. 2, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace | Vitality Stadium |
Jan. 7, 2027 | 12:00 AM | West Ham United vs. Bournemouth | London Stadium |
Jan. 16, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Arsenal | Vitality Stadium |
Jan. 23, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Sunderland vs. Bournemouth | Stadium of Light |
Jan. 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Brentford vs. Bournemouth | Gtech Community Stadium |
Feb. 6, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Fulham vs. Bournemouth | Craven Cottage |
Feb. 11, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth | Villa Park |
Feb. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | Vitality Stadium |
Feb. 27, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Leeds United vs. Bournemouth | Elland Road |
Mar. 4, 2027 | 12:00 AM | Bournemouth vs. Coventry City | Vitality Stadium |
Mar. 13, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Chelsea | Vitality Stadium |
Mar. 20, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Vitality Stadium |
Apr. 10, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Hull City vs. Bournemouth | MKM Stadium |
Apr. 17, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Manchester United | Vitality Stadium |
Apr. 24, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth | Selhurst Park |
May 1, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. Ipswich Town | Vitality Stadium |
May 8, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Bournemouth vs. West Ham United | Vitality Stadium |
May 15, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Southampton vs. Bournemouth | St. Mary's Stadium |
May 23, 2027 | 6:00 PM | Leicester City vs. Bournemouth | King Power Stadium |
May 30, 2027 | 7:00 PM | Liverpool vs. Bournemouth | Anfield |
Key Structural Phases of the Season
The Ultimate Opening Test
Marco Rose will get an instant reality check regarding his tactical setup on August 23. Bournemouth open their season with a daunting visit to the Etihad Stadium to take on heavyweights in the Manchester City vs. Bournemouth clash. The club returns to the south coast the following weekend to make its home debut, hosting the highly anticipated Bournemouth vs. Everton tie, before taking a tricky journey north for the Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth match.
The Emotional Reunion
Circle September 19 in red ink. Bournemouth will play host to Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium, matching wits directly in the Bournemouth vs. Liverpool game against their former mastermind, Andoni Iraola. Later in Autumn, fans can also look forward to an exciting mid-table clash with the Bournemouth vs. Sunderland encounter and a strategic home match in Bournemouth vs. Brentford. The narratives will spin full circle on the final day of the season, May 30, when Rose takes his squad to Anfield for a massive season finale.
Match Guides and Bournemouth Fixtures Coverage
Supporters looking for detailed previews can explore these fixture guides:
The Winter Festive Gridlock
December presents its usual brutal fixture cluster. The Cherries handle tricky away days starting with Chelsea vs. Bournemouth on December 3, followed shortly by trips to Tottenham Hotspur and an elite test in the Manchester United vs. Bournemouth showdown at Old Trafford. Navigating this window cleanly while handling winter European commitments will test the structural depth of Rose's squad to its absolute limit
"Juggling the intense physical demands of European football alongside the grueling Premier League winter calendar requires unparalleled squad depth and rotation. Marco Rose's ability to manage his bench will completely dictate Bournemouth's survival in the top tier of the table."