AFC Bournemouth is a professional association football club based in Kings Park, Boscombe, a suburb of Bournemouth, Dorset, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest division of English club football. Formed in 1899. Nicknamed "The Cherries", Bournemouth have played their home games at Dean Court since 1910. Their home colors are red and black striped shirts, with black shorts and socks.