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BOU Matchweek 37 · Premier League

Bournemouth v Chelsea

Bournemouth host Chelsea at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Sunday 23 May. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the game. Where to watch or listen, tickets and hospitality, how to get to the ground, and a live match centre for the day.

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Sunday 23 May · Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

Match centre

The match centre updates live from about an hour before kick-off, when the confirmed line-ups drop, then the timeline, stats, head-to-head and result as they happen.

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The rest of Matchweek 37

The full Matchweek 37 board with every kick-off and channel →

Team news: Bournemouth and Chelsea

Injuries, suspensions and who is available for both sides. Confirmed line-ups appear in the match centre above about an hour before kick-off.

Head to head

The Head to head tab in the match centre above shows every recent meeting between Bournemouth and Chelsea on record.

Match officials

Referee

The referee for Bournemouth v Chelsea has not been published yet. The Premier League publishes each round's match officials on the Monday of match week, and this page carries the name once it is out.

So far this season: Bournemouth's referees and Chelsea's referees, the VAR overturns in Bournemouth and Chelsea games, and who is refereeing the next round.

Where to watch

On TV

UK television picks are confirmed a few weeks before kick-off. Once it is picked, the broadcaster appears on the Watch button in the match centre above. Sky Sports and TNT Sports share the live Premier League games in the UK, and the highlights are on Match of the Day on the BBC.

Listen to Bournemouth v Chelsea on radio

Live radio commentary is on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT, which share every Premier League game outside the Saturday 3pm slot. BBC Local Radio and the clubs' own commentary services cover games too.

Tickets and hospitality

Tickets

Tickets are sold by Bournemouth, and around 1,300 Chelsea fans are housed in the East Stand corner. Away tickets usually go to season-ticket holders and members first.

Bournemouth v Chelsea hospitality

Matchday hospitality for this game means a premium seat plus dining or lounge access at Vitality Stadium, booked directly with Bournemouth's official hospitality team at their hospitality site. Our Bournemouth hospitality guide covers the lounges at Vitality Stadium and how booking works. Packages and prices vary by fixture and sit on the club's own pages; big games sell out early, so book ahead. It is the official route only; hospitality bought from resellers can be refused entry.

We never sell or resell tickets. Prices, availability and kick-off can move, so confirm on Bournemouth's official pages before booking.

Getting to Vitality Stadium

Nearest station
Pokesdown
~15 min walk
Parking
Harewood College
free, ~10 min walk
Away end
East Stand corner
south, open end
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Bournemouth

Vitality Stadium is in Bournemouth. For the full travel rundown, the nearest stations, driving, parking and the away end, see the Bournemouth away-day guide, all checked against the club's own pages.

Follow both clubs

Bournemouth last lost 1-5 to Chelsea. Chelsea last beat Bournemouth 5-1. Each club hub has their full fixtures and results, the live table, squad and news through the season.

The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea v Bournemouth →

Common questions

When is the game?

Sunday 23 May at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. The kick-off time is confirmed nearer the day.

Where are Chelsea fans seated?

Visiting supporters are in the East Stand corner at Vitality Stadium, with a typical allocation of around 1,300. Away tickets go to season-ticket holders and members first.

Is it on TV in the UK?

UK TV picks are confirmed a few weeks out; the broadcaster then shows in the live match centre here. Live games in the UK are on Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Travel details checked against official club sources, August 2026. Kick-off and TV can change, so confirm on the official site.