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Cherry Bear
Cherry Bear entertains younger supporters.
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1910Opened
11,329Capacity
Open AirRoof
Natural GrassSurface
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The basics
About Vitality Stadium
Compact South Coast football stadium home to Bournemouth supporters.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Soccer
- League
- Premier League
- Location
- Bournemouth, Dorset, England
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Historic Marker
Cherry Tree Plaza
The cherry-tree gathering plaza at Vitality Stadium (Dean Court), a matchday meeting point in club colours.
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Displays
Club History Wall
A wall of AFC Bournemouth history at Dean Court — from the Southern League years through Premier League promotion.
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Historic Marker
Ted MacDougall Tribute
Tribute to Ted MacDougall, the Cherries striker whose 1970s goalscoring still defines Dean Court folklore.
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Statue
Cherries Statue
A Cherries identity statue at Dean Court — the club nickname in bronze on the stadium approach.
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Dorset Coast Display
Displays tying AFC Bournemouth to the Dorset coast — the seaside club at the smallest Premier League ground.
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Architecture
Main Entrance Plaza
The main entrance plaza at Vitality Stadium, the tight Dean Court arrival space before kickoff.
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Legacy Wall
A legacy wall at Dean Court honouring players, promotions, and the club’s climb through the English leagues.
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Architecture
12,000+ Capacity
Creates a close fan-to-player environment.
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Architecture
1910 Opening Legacy
Long history despite modern Premier League status.
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Smallest Premier League Stadium
Known for its intimate atmosphere.
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Traditional English Ground
Maintains a compact football experience.
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History
Dean Court Heritage
Former stadium identity.
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Eddie Howe Era
Represents the club's modern transformation.
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Premier League Journey
Celebrates top-flight achievements.
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Rise Through English Football
Known for promotion from League Two to Premier League.
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History
South Coast Football
Represents local football culture.
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Experience
Bournemouth Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Experience
Cherries Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Coastal Football
Combines Premier League football with seaside culture.
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Community Events
Connects club with supporters.
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Family Zone
Community-focused fan area.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1910-presentBournemouthPremier League
Getting there
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