Bournemouth are taking part in their first European campaign after finishing sixth in the 2025/26 Premier League.
The Cherries broke a record 18-match top-flight unbeaten run on their way to a place in the Europa League.
New head coach Marco Rose, who agreed in April 2026 to succeed Andoni Iraola, then oversaw a historic Victory by 2-1 at Real Sociedad in the club’s continental debut.
Take a look from Bournemouth full fixtures and squad for the 2026/27 Europa League, including their latest results.
Bournemouth Europa League 2026/27 fixtures
This is what Bournemouth matches look like.
| date | UK time | Opponents | stage | result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | 20:00 | Royal Society (A) | League phase | W 2-1 |
| October 15, 2026 | 20:00 | Sturm Graz (H) | League phase | |
| October 22, 2026 | 20:00 | Milan (H) | League phase | |
| November 5, 2026 | 5:45 p.m | Sparta Prague (A) | League phase | |
| November 26, 2026 | 5:45 p.m | Celta Vigo (A) | League phase | |
| December 10, 2026 | 20:00 | Viktoria Plzen (H) | League phase | |
| January 21, 2027 | 5:45 p.m | Lillestrom (A) | League phase | |
| January 28, 2027 | 20:00 | Hapoel Beer Sheva (H) | League phase |
Bournemouth Europa League Schedule 2026/27
In a change from the previous group stage held until 2023/24, each team now plays eight games in the league stage, all against different opponents.
The top eight teams in the table automatically qualify for the round of 16. Teams finishing ninth to 24th will compete in a two-way play-off to reach the round of 16.
Teams finishing 25th or lower are out of Europe for the season. If Bournemouth progress beyond the league stage, the knockout stage schedule looks like this.
| stage | date |
| Play-off of the eliminatory phase | February 18 and 25 |
| Round of 16 | March 11 and 18 |
| Quarter finals | April 8 and 15 |
| semi-finals | April 29 and May 6 |
| end | May 26 |
Bournemouth Europa League Squad 2026/27
This is the Bournemouth squad registered for the league stage.
| position | players |
|---|---|
| The goalkeepers | Djordje Petrovic, Michele Di Gregorio, Callan McKenna*, Mack Allan* |
| defenders | Adrien Truffert, James Hill, Julio Soler, Antonio Silva, Adam Smith, Bafode Diakite, Harold William*, Ameer Ali* |
| midfielders | Lewis Cook, David Brooks, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams, Marcus Tavernier, Alex Toth, Charlie Stevens*, Zac Christie*, Ethan Sills*, George Chubinidze* |
| in front | Evanilson, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak, Justin Kluivert, Amine Adli, Alvaro Rodriguez, Ryan, Malcom Dacosta Gonzalez*, Jonathon Stuttle*, Jonny Day*, Eugene Nyarko* |
List B submissions, indicated with an asterisk and made up of players born after 1 January 2005 who have been eligible to play for the club for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday, can also be made until midnight before each match.
Which English clubs are in the Europa League 2026/27?
Bournemouth and Sunderland qualified through their positions in the 2025/26 Premier League; Palace qualified by winning the 2025/26 Conference League.
The Black Cats are also debutants in the Europa League.
When is the Europa League final?
The final takes place at Stadion Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, home to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Where to watch Bournemouth in the Europa League: TV channel, live streaming online
In the UK, the matches are on TNT Sports and can be streamed through the HBO Max app.
Subscriptions start from £30.99, including Eurosport and entertainment, and are available on a wide range of devices including smart TVs and games consoles.
