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Bournemouth's August 2026 pairs a compact European pre-season with a demanding start to the Premier League season: a trip to the champions at the Etihad, then a first home fixture against Everton at the Vitality Stadium. Here is the full month, fixture by fixture, with what each one offers anyone planning to travel.
Everything listed is covered on our Bournemouth tickets page.
Bournemouth fixtures in August 2026
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 4 Aug | Genoa v Bournemouth | 13:00 (behind closed doors) | Friendly | Behind closed doors |
| Sat 8 Aug | Real Betis v Bournemouth | 20:30 | Friendly | Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bournemouth | 16:30 | Friendly | Mewa Arena, Mainz |
| Sun 23 Aug | Manchester City v Bournemouth | 14:00 | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| Sat 29 Aug | Bournemouth v Everton | 15:00 | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
Times are local to each venue. Kick-offs can still move, particularly the two league fixtures, where broadcast scheduling has the final say.
The pre-season friendlies
Genoa v Bournemouth — 4 August
The summer opens against Genoa in a behind-closed-doors fixture. This one is a training exercise rather than a matchday — access is restricted and there is no public ticket sale, so it is best understood as preparation ahead of the tour proper.
Real Betis v Bournemouth — 8 August, Seville
The first open fixture is a good one. Real Betis host Bournemouth at the Estadio de La Cartuja, the 57,000-capacity national stadium in Seville, on a Saturday evening. Betis bring one of the most vocal supports in Spanish football, and a warm August night at La Cartuja is a genuine occasion for a pre-season friendly.
1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bournemouth — 15 August, Mainz
The tour closes in Germany against 1. FSV Mainz 05 at the Mewa Arena, the last outing before the league begins. Expect close to a first-choice eleven as the manager settles on a shape for the opening weeks.
Premier League: the opening two fixtures
Manchester City v Bournemouth — 23 August, Etihad Stadium
Bournemouth begin the league season with one of the hardest assignments on the calendar: away at Manchester City, in Enzo Maresca's first competitive home fixture at the Etihad Stadium. A Sunday afternoon in Manchester is a tough opener, but a rewarding away day for travelling supporters.
The Etihad Campus Metrolink stop is beside the ground, around ten minutes from Manchester Piccadilly. Current listings are on our Manchester City v Bournemouth page.
Bournemouth v Everton — 29 August, Vitality Stadium
The first home league fixture of the season lands on Saturday 29 August against Everton. The Vitality Stadium is the smallest ground in the division, which makes for one of the most intimate and atmospheric matchdays in the Premier League — and one of the harder tickets to come by, given the limited capacity.
The ground is around a twenty-minute walk from Bournemouth town centre and railway station. Demand for home fixtures at a ground this size is consistently high, so book early.
Planning your trip
- The opening fixture is not a public matchday. The Genoa game on 4 August is behind closed doors — the Betis match on 8 August is the first friendly supporters can attend.
- Two continental away trips. Seville and Mainz both make for straightforward long weekends, well served by budget carriers from several UK airports.
- The Vitality is the league's smallest ground. Home tickets are limited by capacity, so the Everton opener is one to sort early.
- League dates can move. Both Premier League fixtures are subject to television rescheduling, usually confirmed several weeks ahead.
Bournemouth tickets
Tickets for every Bournemouth fixture this season — home and away — are listed on our Bournemouth tickets page. Vitality Stadium availability moves fastest in the fortnight before each home fixture.
Every order is covered by our 150% money-back guarantee. If this is your first booking with us, our how it works page walks through the process from checkout to ticket delivery.
Frequently asked questions
When do Bournemouth play their first Premier League match of 2026/27?
Sunday 23 August 2026, away at Manchester City, kicking off at 14:00 at the Etihad Stadium.
When is the first home league game at the Vitality Stadium?
Saturday 29 August 2026 against Everton, with a 15:00 kick-off.
How many pre-season friendlies do Bournemouth play in August 2026?
Three: Genoa behind closed doors, then Real Betis in Seville and 1. FSV Mainz 05 in Germany.
Can supporters attend the Genoa fixture?
No. The match against Genoa on 4 August is behind closed doors with no public ticket sale. The Real Betis fixture on 8 August is the first friendly open to supporters.
