THE Premier League’s smallest stadium is in line to almost DOUBLE in size after plans were announced for a huge renovation.
‘s Vitality Stadium will undergo a massive redevelopment to lift its capacity from 11,307 to 20,000.
Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium is set to undergo a massive redevelopment
The ground will almost double in capacity to 20,000
The changes, which were visualised with artist’s impressions back in July, will include demolishing the current South Stand and building a new 7,000-seat grandstand.
While the Cherries will also be filling in the stadium corners and extending the North and East Stands to add another 4,340 seats.
As well as adding a new fan zone in the south west corner of the ground.
Bournemouth are hoping to start work on the project this season.
According to the BBC , work will get underway between January and March 2026 if all goes to plan.
Bournemouth are currently working with the local council on the planning and consultation phase before things can begin.
After planning permission is granted, the first job will be to install a new perimeter fence and turnstiles, a new ticket office and a “small-scale extension” to the West Stand,
While internal refurbishments of the East and West Stands will also begin.
Computer generated images show a new fan zone that is in the plans
A brand new South Stand will host 7,000 fans
The BBC report that Bournemouth hope to have that work completed by March 2026.
Construction on the new South Stand and infilling the four corners will not begin until August 2026.
And the expansion of the North and East Stands is scheduled for the summer of 2027.
The club hope to have the redevelopment completed in full by the start of the 2027-28 campaign.
Bournemouth are yet to be granted planning permission but councillor Rich Herrett, cabinet member for destination, leisure and commercial operations said: “The Council recognises how valuable AFC Bournemouth is to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
“With its continued success on the pitch, and their support for our local communities.
“We have a positive relationship with the club and have enjoyed like many, their recent successes on the pitch.
“We look forward to working with them on their plans to invest in the area and improve the matchday experience for fans at Vitality Stadium, via the appropriate planning and democratic processes.”
