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How to Watch Aston Villa Live: TV Channels and Streaming Options for Upcoming Matches

  • Fixture: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
  • Date & Time: Sunday, 23 Aug 2026, 15:00
  • Broadcasters: Sky Sports Premier League, Virgin Media

The UK Premier League broadcasting rights have changed for the 2026-27 season. Amazon Prime Video no longer airs live matches. Instead, 267 televised games are split between two main broadcasters.

Sky Sports shows at least 215 live matches, covering Friday, Saturday evenings, Sundays, and Mondays. TNT Sports has 52 live games, including two full rounds of midweek fixtures and all Saturday 12:30 kick-offs.

Affordable Sky Sports Deals in the UK

  • Sky Stream 24-Month Contract: Commit for two years; base TV package costs £15/month; sports add-on £20/month; no setup fee; total monthly from £35.
  • NOW Sports Flexible: 31-day rolling contract ideal for a busy football period like December; monthly from £34.99; cancel anytime without penalty.
  • Sky Stream 31-Day Rolling Contract: Base TV package £18/month plus £25/month for Sky Sports; £20 setup fee; includes HD and Sky Sports+; monthly total from £43.
  • NOW Day Membership: Perfect for a single big game; 24-hour access to all 12 Sky Sports channels; daily pass from £14.99.
  • Virgin Media Stream (for Virgin Broadband customers): Free Stream box with broadband; add Sky Sports HD pack on 30-day rolling contract for £31.75 extra per month.

FAQs on Watching Aston Villa Matches

  • How to live stream Aston Villa games today? Depending on the broadcaster airing the match, you can stream via their platforms.
  • Where to watch Aston Villa in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup? TNT Sports holds primary rights for the FA Cup from the third round, excluding 3pm Saturday kick-offs. Streams available on HBO Max or BT.com. BBC broadcasts selected free-to-air matches via BBC One and iPlayer. Carabao Cup games air exclusively on Sky Sports, streamable through Sky Go and NOW TV.
  • Where to watch Aston Villa in the Champions League? In 2026/27, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video share UK rights. Amazon shows the top Tuesday evening match; if Villa is picked, it streams only on Amazon Prime. TNT Sports covers remaining matches, streamed via HBO Max, TNT’s official UK streaming service. This is the last season before Paramount+ takes over in 2027/28.
  • How to listen to Aston Villa games on radio? VillaTV offers live commentary for all Premier League, Champions League, and cup games, accessible through the Aston Villa App or club website. In West Midlands, live commentary is on BBC Radio WM (95.6 FM/DAB), though online streams are blacked out due to rights. Nationally, talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live broadcast Premier League and cup matches.
  • Where to catch Aston Villa highlights?
  • Sky Sports YouTube: 2–3 minute clips 15–30 mins after matches; free.
  • TNT Sports YouTube: Quick highlights shortly after full-time; free or subscription-based.
  • BBC One / iPlayer: Extended highlights and analysis on weekend nights; free with TV license.
  • VillaTV: Standard highlights, extended versions, and full replays available the day after; free with registration.
  • Aston Villa Official YouTube: Pitch-side angles and behind-the-scenes content within 24–48 hours; free.

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