Bournemouth are participating in their first-ever European campaign after finishing sixth in the 2025/26 Premier League.
The Cherries went on a record-breaking 18-match unbeaten top-flight 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 2-1 win at Real Sociedad on the club’s continental debut.
Check out Bournemouth’s full results and squad for the 2026/27 Europa League, including their latest results.
Bournemouth Europa League fixtures 2026/27
Here’s how Bournemouth’s fixtures look.
| Date | UK time | Opponents | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 17, 2026 | 20:00 | Real Sociedad (A) | League phase | W 2-1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20:00 | Sturm Graz (H) | League phase | |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 20:00 | Milan (H) | League phase | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17:45 | Sparta Prague (A) | League phase | |
| Nov 26, 2026 | 17:45 | Celta Vigo (A) | League phase | |
| Dec 10, 2026 | 20:00 | Viktoria Plzen (H) | League phase | |
| Jan 21, 2027 | 17:45 | Lillestrom (A) | League phase | |
| Jan 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 matches in the league phase, all against different opponents.
The top eight sides in the table qualify automatically for the round of 16. The teams finishing in ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout phase play-off to reach the last 16.
Teams finishing 25th or lower are out of Europe for the season. If Bournemouth progress beyond the league phase, the knockout-stage schedule looks like this.
| Stage | Date |
| Knockout phase play-offs | February 18 & 25 |
| Round of 16 | March 11 & 18 |
| Quarter-finals | April 8 & 15 |
| Semi-finals | April 29 & May 6 |
| Final | May 26 |
Bournemouth Europa League squad 2026/27
This is Bournemouth’s squad registered for the league phase.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| 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* |
| Forwards | Evanilson, Ryan Christie, Ben Gannon-Doak, Justin Kluivert, Amine Adli, Alvaro Rodriguez, Rayan, Malcom Dacosta Gonzalez*, Jonathon Stuttle*, Jonny Day*, Eugene Nyarko* |
List B submissions, denoted by an asterisk and comprised of players born after January 1, 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 via their 2025/26 Premier League positions; Palace qualified by winning the 2025/26 Conference League.
The Black Cats are also Europa League debutants.
When is the Europa League final?
The final takes place at Stadion Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, which is home to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
Where to watch Bournemouth in the Europa League: TV channel, live online stream
In the UK, matches are on TNT Sports and can be streamed through the HBO Max app.
Subscriptions start at £30.99 including Eurosport and entertainment and are available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.
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