How to watch Bournemouth vs Augsburg: time and stream
Bournemouth face FC Augsburg in Austria on Thursday, July 30, with kickoff at 3 p.m. UK time (4 p.m. local). UK fans can stream the Cherries' final Austria preseason friendly live exclusively on afcbTV via a £5 match pass. The fixture is not listed on traditional TV channels for UK viewers.
Marco Rose’s side closes its Austrian training camp against a Bundesliga opponent after a 4-1 win over FC St. Pauli, according to AFC Bournemouth. For more viral sports and celebrity updates, follow BlasterPost Celebrity Breaking News.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff is Thursday, July 30 at 3 p.m. UK time and 4 p.m. local time in Austria.
- UK viewers can watch live exclusively on afcbTV with a £5 individual match pass.
- The friendly will be played across four 30-minute periods to aid fitness and rotation.
- Augsburg finished ninth in the Bundesliga last season and should offer a sterner test than St. Pauli.
When does Bournemouth vs FC Augsburg kick off?
The Cherries play the second preseason game of their Austria stay on Thursday, July 30. Official club guidance lists kickoff at 3 p.m. UK time, which is 4 p.m. local time.
It is Bournemouth’s final fixture of the Austria camp before preparations continue toward the 2026/27 campaign. Rose’s players arrive in strong early form after that comprehensive opening win over St. Pauli.
How can you stream Bournemouth vs Augsburg on afcbTV?
AFC Bournemouth says the match will be streamed exclusively on afcbTV for viewers in the United Kingdom only. Individual match passes cost £5 and can be bought through the club’s Live section.
To purchase, open the Bournemouth site, choose afcbTV, then select Live and Match Passes. Scroll to the Augsburg fixture, click Watch for £5, and register or log in to an afcbTV account before completing payment.
The club notes that afcbTV logins are separate from ticketing and Superstore accounts. New users must verify their email before watching. Help is available via media@afcb.co.uk if purchase issues arise.
Why does this Augsburg friendly matter for Bournemouth?
Roundtable previews Augsburg as a tougher assignment than St. Pauli after the Germans finished ninth in last season’s Bundesliga. Manager Manuel Baum oversaw a strong second-half recovery and later secured a permanent deal through 2028.
The friendly format spans four 30-minute periods, giving Rose another chance to build fitness and give squad minutes. Augsburg often invite possession and threaten on the counter, a useful stress test while new signings chase starting roles.
With places still up for grabs and match sharpness rising, the Cherries get a Bundesliga-level look before competitive football returns. Fans who want the full picture should lock in the afcbTV pass ahead of the 3 p.m. UK kickoff.