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Aston Villa’s 2026 pre-season programme has finished: six announced friendlies took the team from England to Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Germany. Aston Villa said the matches would be broadcast live on VillaTV, but its announcement did not publish final prices, territory rules or replay terms. Use the fixture table below to identify each game, then check VillaTV’s current match page for on-demand access, highlights and any location restriction.
Important date note: the often-circulated headline “Aston Villa’s pre-season: How to watch every game this summer” refers to a July 2022 article. The current schedule below is Aston Villa’s 2026 programme, and every listed fixture was in the past by 18 August 2026. Do not treat older 2022 prices or availability as current.
2026 Aston Villa pre-season fixtures at a glance
| Date | Fixture | Venue | Local kick-off | UK time | US Eastern / Pacific | Viewing status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Walsall vs Aston Villa | Bescot Stadium, Walsall | 7:30pm BST | 7:30pm BST | 2:30pm / 11:30am | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
| Tue 28 Jul 2026 | Real Sociedad vs Aston Villa | Bescot Stadium, Walsall | 7:30pm BST | 7:30pm BST | 2:30pm / 11:30am | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
| Sat 1 Aug 2026 | Indonesia All Stars vs Aston Villa | Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta | 7:00pm WIB | 1:00pm BST | 8:00am / 5:00am | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
| Tue 4 Aug 2026 | BG Pathum United vs Aston Villa | True BG Stadium, Pathum Thani | 7:30pm ICT | 1:30pm BST | 8:30am / 5:30am | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
| Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa | Hong Kong (Audi Football Summit) | Not stated in the club announcement | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
| Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Aston Villa | Borussia-Park, Mönchengladbach | 3:30pm CEST | 2:30pm BST | 9:30am / 6:30am | Past; VillaTV live broadcast was announced |
US times in the table are Eastern and Pacific Daylight Time. Central is one hour behind Eastern and Mountain is one hour ahead of Pacific. Kick-off times can be changed by the organisers, so the club’s match centre remains the final authority.
Where to watch now: VillaTV and official replays
Aston Villa’s 22 June 2026 announcement said all six announced friendlies would be broadcast live on VillaTV, with detailed streaming information to follow. Because the fixtures have now ended, open the relevant VillaTV match page and look for a full-match replay, extended highlights, short highlights, match report or live-text archive.
- Check before paying: the announcement did not state 2026 match-pass prices, membership tiers, replay windows or country-by-country rights.
- Territory rules matter: a VillaTV stream can be available in one country and blocked in another when a local rights-holder has an agreement. Historic Villa coverage has used UK-only streams for some friendlies.
- Travelling supporters: do not assume a pass bought at home works abroad. Sign in and check the match page from the country where you will watch.
- Linear television: “broadcast on VillaTV” means an official online club stream, not necessarily a match on a traditional TV channel.
Choosing a VillaTV purchase
VillaTV may offer an Essential or free account, a video membership, a single-match pass and (when offered) a multi-match bundle. Compare the final checkout total rather than the headline price: some passes require an account or membership, and taxes, auto-renewal or cancellation terms may apply.
- One match: a single pass is usually the sensible comparison, provided the match is still available on demand in your territory.
- Several matches: add the per-match prices and compare them with the bundle or video membership. A membership can be better value if it also includes replays and year-round club video.
- Only highlights: wait for Villa’s free highlights and match reports instead of buying a live-stream pass.
For context only, the 2022 schedule used historical prices of £4.99 for the Walsall match, £27.99 for an Australia-tour package, £36.99 for four games and £44.99 for five. Aston Villa’s 2025 guidance cited £5.99 match passes for selected fixtures. Neither set of figures is a verified 2026 price.
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Country-by-country guidance
United Kingdom
Use VillaTV’s match page and confirm that the replay or archive is available to UK accounts. In 2022, Villa’s Rennes stream included pre-match and half-time coverage and a later full replay, but was restricted to UK-based supporters because of rights arrangements (club supporters’ guide).
United States
Do not assume the UK stream is also sold in the US. Check the location selector or checkout notice for each match; a US broadcaster or event rights-holder may take precedence. If VillaTV blocks the live video, use the club’s official replay, highlights, text or audio options.
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Australia, Asia and other territories
Host-country rights can differ from VillaTV’s international offer. Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong viewers should check local listings and the VillaTV territory message before purchasing. A late rights change can affect live video even when the fixture appeared in the club’s original announcement.
If you missed a match
Look in VillaTV’s video or match-centre archive for the full replay first, then extended and short highlights. Confirm whether replay access is included with the original pass and how long it lasts; the 2022 Rennes guide tied the replay to match-pass or package subscribers. Match reports, live text and official social channels are legitimate free alternatives.
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Tickets and attending in person
Ticket arrangements vary by fixture and are controlled by the host club or event organiser. Buy only through Aston Villa, the named stadium or an authorised seller, and check the visiting-supporter guide for entry and transport information. Never rely on unauthorised resale listings. For example, Villa reported that its 1,300-ticket allocation for the 2022 Rennes game sold out.
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- Sign in before kick-off and confirm the match appears in your account.
- Check the territory notice and the exact start time shown by the player.
- Use a supported, updated browser or the official app; temporarily disable ad-blocking or privacy extensions if they interfere with playback.
- Try stable Wi-Fi or a wired connection, then refresh once you have checked for a wider VillaTV outage.
- For payment or entitlement problems, contact VillaTV support. Use official live text, audio or social updates while a technical issue is resolved.
Do not use mirror sites or “free stream” aggregators: they are unauthorised, unreliable and can expose viewers to malware, intrusive advertising and account theft.
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Why pre-season results need context
Friendlies are preparation rather than competitive matches. Managers rotate the squad, test systems, give minutes to young or returning players and may use unusual substitutions or tournament presentation rules. A result is therefore a poor guide to Premier League form.
Archive note: the 2022 schedule
If you arrived via the original headline, its five fixtures were Walsall (9 July), Leeds United (17 July), Brisbane Roar (20 July), Manchester United (23 July) and Stade Rennais (30 July). The contemporary coverage and prices are preserved in the 7 July 2022 article; those dates, passes and prices are historical, not a 2026 viewing offer.
Last verified: 18 August 2026. The 2026 fixture announcement confirms the schedule and VillaTV intention, but not final replay availability or current checkout pricing. Recheck the official VillaTV match page before buying.
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