Every Aston Villa pre-season fixture ahead of the 2024/25 campaign: who the Villians are playing, how to watch and more.
Now that the 2023/24 season has come to an end, all eyes are on the summer. Villa transfer rumours are currently rife as the Villa Park faithful eagerly anticipate the upcoming months.
One of the biggest highlights of the summer is pre-season. Supporters have their first opportunity to take a look at their new signings as well as how the Villa first team will shape up.
The Birmingham outfit have already announced their 2024 pre-season tour in the USA. However, Villa are also scheduled to play multiple times in England and in Europe.
In this article, you can find out everything you need to know about Villa’s upcoming pre-season including who they are playing and how to get tickets.
Aston Villa pre-season fixtures
Walsall vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa’s first game back in action will be against Walsall, a traditional fixture for both sides in preparation for the upcoming campaign. The game is set to take place on Wednesday, July 17 at the Bescot Stadium at 7:30pm. Ticket prices are yet to be determined.
FC Spartak Trnava vs Aston Villa
Following the Walsall match, Villa will leave England to face Slovakian side FC Spartak Trnava. The opposition will host the game at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium and the game will take place on Saturday, July 20 at 4pm local time. Ticket details will be announced in due course.
Read more: Every key date in Aston Villa’s 2024/25 season.
Columbus Crew vs Aston Villa
Leaving Slovakia, Villa will then embark on their pre-season tour in the USA. Their first game in the States is against MLS side Columbus Crew. It will take place on Saturday, July 27 at the Lower.com Field, Ohio at 8pm local time. Tickets are not yet available.
Red Bull Leipzig vs Aston Villa
The next game on Villa’s pre-season tour is against Red Bull Leipzig. It will take place at the at the Red Bull Arena, New Jersey on Wednesday, July 31. Kick-off is at 8pm local time. Tickets are not yet available.
Club America vs Aston Villa
The final game of Aston Villa’s pre-season tour in the USA is against Mexican side Club America. It will take place at the Windy City’s Soldier Field, Chicago on Saturday, August 3. Kick-off is at 4:30pm local time with tickets not yet available.
Aston Villa vs Athletic Club Bilbao
Returning to England, Villa will then take on Spanish side and Copa del Rey holders Athletic Club Bilbao. This will once again take place at the Bescot Stadium on Wednesday, August 7. Kick-off is at 7:30pm with ticket details yet to be announced.
Borussia Dortmund vs Aston Villa
The final announced game of Villa’s pre-season so far is a trip to Champions League finalists, Borussia Dortmund. The game will take place on Saturday, August 10 at Dortmund’s ground, Signal Iduna Park.
The match will take place, a week before the start of the Premier League season, with kick-off at 7:30pm. Ticket details are yet to be announced.
How to watch Aston Villa’s pre-season friendlies
If you are unable to make the games, you will be able to watch each one live through VillaTV. Each season ticket holder for the 2024/25 campaign will be given the subscription for free. Alternatively, fans can pay £1.99 a month to subscribe by clicking here.
