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One of the greatest modern success stories in English soccer, from financial collapse to European qualification.

Founded
1899
Ground
Vitality Stadium
Manager
Marco Rose

Last updated November 11, 2026. Managers come and go; we keep this current.

Honors and legacy

Bournemouth are one of the greatest modern success stories in English soccer. With a stadium that seats just over 11,000, they climbed from financial collapse and near relegation from the Football League to the Premier League in 2015.

Major honours:

  • Championship Title (2014-15)
  • Strong finishes in the Premier League despite limited resources

Recent history

Bournemouth have gone from yo-yo club to genuine overachiever. Andoni Iraola guided them to their highest-ever Premier League finish and a first-ever European qualification in 2025-26, before leaving to become Liverpool's head coach. Marco Rose, formerly of RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, takes over for 2026-27.

Greatest ever player

  • Steve Fletcher: long-time club icon and record appearance holder.
  • Harry Redknapp: influential as both player and manager.
  • George Best: the Man Utd legend spent a short stint at the club.

The US sports doppelganger

Jacksonville Jaguars. Small market, strong identity, and a reputation for overachieving.

Most famous moment: Promotion & Europe

Two landmark moments: promotion to the Premier League in 2015, and Andoni Iraola leading them to their first-ever European qualification a decade later.

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Where can I watch AFC Bournemouth in the US?

NBC has every Premier League game in the US, split across NBC, USA Network and Peacock, with some in Spanish on Telemundo. Peacock carries the most games, but USA Network games need a cable or live-TV login.

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