AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth welcome Luton to Vitality Stadium for our Emirates FA Cup game on Saturday afternoon.
The game kicks off at 5.31pm and you are strongly advised to arrive at least one hour before kick-off to avoid any potential queues as all supporters and bags will be searched prior to entering the ground. Please do not bring a bag with you unless absolutely necessary.
The reason for the late kick-off is to support the FA's Heads Up campaign, with the extra minute promoting people to think about mental health.
Here’s a list of what is open at the stadium ahead of kick-off so that you can plan your matchday.
9am TICKET OFFICE OPEN
Supporters can collect their tickets for the Luton game from 9am at one of the collection windows.
Tickets for our next home game against Watford is currently all available tickets issued, returns will be made available from 11am on Friday 10th January – online only. Brighton tickets are currently on sale to supporters with 3+ Home Cherries Points.
Tickets for our away match against Norwich City is currently on general sale. For on-sale and Cherries Points information click here.
The ticket office stays open 20 minutes after the final whistle.
9am SUPERSTORE OPEN
Don’t forget our winter training bundle is still available! Get 20% off your entire bundle when you buy a tee or polo with a sweatshirt and a jacket.
Pop into the Superstore this weekend and make the most of not only our winter training bundle but some exciting new ranges for 2020.
The Superstore will also remain open 20 minutes after the final whistle. All offers are also available online.
9am CAR PARK OPEN
The South Stand car park, behind the stadium, costs just £1 to park; it does fill up roughly 75 minutes prior to kick-off so arrive early and please be aware it may take up to 45 minutes to clear after the game. However, you can now leave via the south of the car park to exit Kings Park along Gloucester Road and so miss the traffic along Kings Park Drive.
Alternative parking can be found at Sovereign Shopping Centre for £2 for four hours or £4 for 24 hours - here’s a link from google maps.
Any Blue Badge or other drivers who have previously parked along Kings Park Drive should note that there are now enforceable parking restrictions along that road. These have been requested to ensure a safer and quicker exit from the ground post-match. The parking restriction is enforceable by the local authority’s civil enforcement officers and can incur a fine of £70. The club will try to accommodate any blue badge holders who may have previously used this section of the road in its South Car Park, although this cannot be guaranteed. Thank you in advance for your support and co-operation with observing the new parking guidelines.
Any drivers who do not park in the available car parks should please respect local residents’ driveways and relevant parking restrictions. Enforcement officers are active on matchdays.
2.30pm 1910 BAR OPEN
This is located next to the media entrance in the Vitality Main Stand and is for home supporters only.
This bar is a great place to meet prior to the game but it does get busy, so bear this in mind as there may be a queue.
As well as our bar food range, you can also enjoy our bistro area with table service and a tasty variety of hot dishes, freshly prepared. There is no need to book in advance, just arrive and wait to be seated.
The 1910 is open after the game for an hour and a half for drinks and to catch up on all of the day’s scores, while allowing the traffic from the ground to ease.
2.30pm GREAT ESCAPE BAR OPEN
The Great Escape is a good outdoors alternative and is located outside of the Superstore. Again, available to home supporters, the bar serves a range hot food and drinks. Last orders are at 4.45pm and the bar closes 15 minutes later. It does not re-open post-match.
2.30pm NORTH STAND KIOSK
Available prior to turnstiles opening for a wide range of hot food and soft/hot drinks – try our handmade pies – they’re very tasty as are our special recipe burgers.
3pm DC LOUNGE OPEN
This is open to both home and visiting disabled supporters pre-match and is based on the ground floor and first floor of the Vitality East Stand – where supporters can pit their wits in a Cherries quiz prior to kick-off, enjoy a free hot beverage and review the team sheets once available.
3pm FANZONE OPEN
Our popular Junior Fanzone is located in the Vitality main stand and will be open from 3pm until just before 4.30pm. This area is open to all under 16 fans both home and away. We have a variety of games and activities including the Strikezone, Xboxes and face painting. It is also a great opportunity to grab your Junior Cherries meal deal before the rush!
4pm TURNSTILES OPEN
Supporters can take their seats from 4pm excepting Gate B where entry is available from 1 hour before kick-off. Please bear in mind that for supporters’ own safety, there will be 100% searches of every single supporter as well as bag searching/tagging. Please don’t bring a bag unless you absolutely need to and ensure you arrive at least 1 hour prior to kick-off to avoid delays.
Get inside the ground early to make the most of our meal deal which is a pie, burger or hot dog, chocolate bar and a pint for £7, although due to licensing restrictions, alcohol is not available in the south stand. All stands offer a soft/hot drink option for £6 for the bundle and all meal deals are available throughout once inside the ground.
The Junior Cherries meal deal is great value at just £2.50 when you present your JC membership card.
As stated earlier, please arrive early for the game to ensure entry before kick-off.
4.30pm PRE-MATCH ENTERTAINMENT
Get into your seat early and be in the running for a signed Steve Cook shirt – man of the match at our last home game against Arsenal. All you have to do is enter the ground 45 minutes prior to kick-off and you’re automatically entered into the prize draw.
5.31pm KICK-OFF
Our game with Luton gets underway!
