Opening Hours
Find the latest AFC Bournemouth Superstore opening hours, including standard trading hours, home matchdays and bank holidays.
Standard Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday (Non-Matchday) | 10am–3pm |
| Home Matchdays | Opening hours vary depending on kick-off time. Please see our Home Matchday Opening Hours below for full details. |
| Bank Holidays (Non-Matchday) | 10am–3pm |
Home Matchday Opening Hours
The AFC Bournemouth Superstore is open for all home fixtures, with opening arrangements depending on the scheduled kick-off time.
Afternoon Kick-Offs
The Superstore opens 3½ hours before kick-off and remains open throughout the match, including half-time.
Access: A valid match ticket is required to enter the Superstore.
Evening Kick-Offs
Daytime Shopping: The Superstore opens at 9am and closes 4½ hours before kick-off.
Pre-Match Shopping: The Superstore reopens 3½ hours before kick-off and remains open throughout the match, including half-time.
Temporary Closure: The Superstore will be closed for one hour between daytime shopping and pre-match opening.
Access: A match ticket is not required during daytime shopping. However, supporters must hold a valid match ticket to enter the Superstore when it reopens for pre-match trading.
All Home Matchdays
Closing Time: The Superstore closes 20 minutes after the final whistle.
Matchday Access: A valid ticket for the relevant fixture is required during pre-match trading and throughout the match.
Example: 7:45pm Kick-Off
For an evening home fixture kicking off at 7:45pm, the Superstore will operate the following opening hours:
| Trading Period | Opening Hours | Match Ticket Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Shopping | 9am–3:15pm | No |
| Temporary Closure | 3:15pm–4:15pm | Store Closed |
| Pre-Match Shopping | From 4:15pm | Yes |
| After the Match | Until 20 minutes after the final whistle | Yes |
This example is based on a 7:45pm kick-off. Opening times will be adjusted accordingly for fixtures with different kick-off times.
Bank Holidays
On non-matchday bank holidays, the Superstore is usually open from 10am–3pm.
If a home fixture takes place on a bank holiday, the home matchday opening hours and ticket access restrictions shown above will apply.
Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 23rd Dec | 9am–5pm |
| Christmas Eve | 9am–3pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Closed |
| Sunday 27th Dec | 10am–3pm |
| Monday 28th Dec | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday 29th Dec | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday 30th Dec | 9am–5pm |
| New Year’s Eve | 9am–3pm |
| New Year’s Day | Closed |
| Saturday 2nd Jan | 9:30am–4pm |
Latest Updates
Please visit afcb.co.uk for the latest information about opening times, fixture changes and matchday arrangements.