As part of those preparations, Eddie Howe's side will face a series of pre-season fixtures ahead of the opening Premier League game of the season.

Here's a look at all of our confirmed pre-season fixtures so far.

As further fixtures are announced they will be added to this page.

Confirmed pre-season schedule so far...

GD Estoril Praia v AFC Bournemouth

Venue: Stadium Municipal Marbella

Date: Saturday 15th July, 7pm kick off (local time)

Tickets: Available now, admission free of charge

Portsmouth v AFC Bournemouth 

Venue: Fratton Park

Date: Saturday 22nd July, 3pm kick off

Tickets: Available now on general sale, more information here.

Queens Park Rangers v AFC Bournemouth (Stan Bowles Benefit Match)

Venue: Loftus Road

Date: Saturday 29th July, 3pm kick off

Tickets: Available now, more information here.

AFC Bournemouth v Valencia

Venue: Vitality Stadium

Date: Sunday 30th July, 3pm kick-off

Tickets: Available now, more information here.

Yeovil Town v AFC Bournemouth

Venue: Huish Park

Date: Wednesday 2nd August, 7.45pm kick off

Tickets: Available on Wednesday 21st July, more information here.

AFC Bournemouth v Napoli

Venue: Vitality Stadium

Date: Sunday 6th August, 7.30pm kick off

Tickets: To be announced