How Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium redevelopment is taking shape ahead of next expansion phase

AFC Bournemouth are continuing to transform the Vitality Stadium, with major structural work underway as the club targets a capacity of more than 20,000.

The redevelopment has already delivered improvements to hospitality, supporter facilities and stadium infrastructure, with further expansion phases planned.

Vitality Stadium expansion continues to progress at pace

Significant progress has been made on the southeast and northwest corners of the Vitality Stadium, with steel supports, roofing and seating installed as part of the ongoing redevelopment.

The club has also prioritised improvements to its hospitality facilities, with internal lounges refurbished to support a revenue stream that accounts for 40% of matchday income despite representing just 6% of stadium capacity.

Internal upgrades have also been completed to meet UEFA requirements for Bournemouth's Europa League campaign, including improvements to media facilities and changing rooms.

Matchday operations have received attention, too, with new turnstiles and entrance canopies installed to improve pedestrian flow. However, supporters experienced some initial congestion issues at the start of the season.

Further expansion is planned for the South Stand, where the temporary Ted McDougall stand is set to be replaced following the current season.

Future phases are expected to include expansion of the North and East stands, while the club is also exploring ways to improve supporter transport links through shuttle buses and discounts on bike and scooter rentals.

FGG says: Vitality Stadium expansion is really taking shape now

Bournemouth's stadium redevelopment is taking shape through a combination of structural improvements, upgraded facilities and plans for further expansion.

The progress made on the corner stands represents a significant step towards increasing capacity, while the hospitality investment highlights the club's focus on improving matchday revenue.

However, the next stages will be crucial, particularly the planned South Stand expansion and the longer-term development of the North and East stands.

The ambition to take the Vitality Stadium beyond 20,000 seats would represent a major change for Bournemouth, but delivering the remaining phases will determine how quickly the club can achieve that target.