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Bournemouth race to upgrade Vitality Stadium before first season in Europe
Draw with Manchester City sealed European qualification
TL;DR
- Bournemouth has a provisional UEFA stadium license but requires upgrades to host European football.
- Improvements are needed for hospitality areas and broadcasting facilities.
- Plans for a phased expansion to more than double the stadium's 11,286 capacity are being considered.
- Planned summer work includes a broadcast compound, new fencing, turnstiles, and pitch resurfacing.
- The club has scaled back some planned seating additions.
- Bournemouth has at least a Europa League place and could qualify for the Champions League through different Premier League finishing scenarios.