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Aston Villa's August 2026 is the most heavily travelled month of any English club's summer. Seven fixtures take Unai Emery's side from Jakarta to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Salzburg and Mönchengladbach before the Premier League season opens at Brighton and the Villa Park lights come on against Arsenal.
Here is the full month, fixture by fixture. Everything listed is covered on our Aston Villa tickets page.
Aston Villa fixtures in August 2026
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off (local) | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 1 Aug | Indonesia All Stars v Aston Villa | 19:00 (13:00 BST) | Friendly | Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta |
| Tue 4 Aug | BG Pathum United v Aston Villa | 19:30 (13:30 BST) | Friendly | BG Stadium, Pathum Thani |
| Fri 7 Aug | Bayern Munich v Aston Villa | 20:00 (13:00 BST) | Friendly | Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong |
| Wed 12 Aug | PSG v Aston Villa | 20:00 | Friendly | Stadion Salzburg |
| Sat 15 Aug | Borussia Mönchengladbach v Aston Villa | 14:30 | Friendly | Borussia-Park |
| Sun 23 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa | 14:00 | Premier League | Amex Stadium |
| Mon 31 Aug | Aston Villa v Arsenal | 20:00 | Premier League | Villa Park |
Times are local to each venue, with the UK equivalent in brackets for the tour fixtures. Kick-offs can still move, particularly the two league matches, where broadcast scheduling has the final say.
The Asia tour
Indonesia All Stars v Aston Villa — 1 August, Jakarta
The summer opens at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, one of the largest and loudest grounds in Southeast Asia, against an Indonesia All Stars selection. Indonesian crowds have a reputation for turning friendlies into occasions, and a Saturday evening in Jakarta is a fitting way to start the tour.
BG Pathum United v Aston Villa — 4 August, Pathum Thani
Thailand next, and a meeting with BG Pathum United just north of Bangkok. A Tuesday evening kick-off against one of the Thai League's strongest sides gives Emery a first real test of the tour.
Bayern Munich v Aston Villa — 7 August, Hong Kong
The pick of the tour on paper. Bayern Munich at the Kai Tak Stadium — the ground built on the site of Hong Kong's old airport and now the city's flagship venue — is as strong a friendly as the summer offers. Kai Tak is served directly by the MTR Tuen Ma line, roughly fifteen minutes from Kowloon.
European friendlies
PSG v Aston Villa — 12 August, Salzburg
Back in Europe, and another marquee name: Paris Saint-Germain at the Stadion Salzburg in Austria, a neutral venue for both sides. A midweek evening kick-off against one of the continent's leading clubs is a serious step up in quality a week before the league begins.
Borussia Mönchengladbach v Aston Villa — 15 August, Borussia-Park
The tour closes in Germany against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Borussia-Park, the last outing before the Premier League. Expect close to a first-choice eleven as Emery settles on a shape for the opening weeks.
Premier League: the opening two fixtures
Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa — 23 August, Amex Stadium
Villa begin the league season on the road against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Amex is one of the more modern grounds in the division and a consistently tricky away day, with Brighton's high-tempo game a demanding opener.
The Amex is served by its own station, Falmer, a few minutes' walk from the ground and directly connected to Brighton and Lewes. Current listings are on our Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa page.
Aston Villa v Arsenal — 31 August, Villa Park
The first home league fixture of the season lands on Bank Holiday Monday under the lights against Arsenal. A 20:00 Monday kick-off at Villa Park against the reigning champions is about as big as an opening home fixture gets, and the Holte End on a night game is one of the better atmospheres in the league.
Villa Park is around two miles from Birmingham city centre, with Witton and Aston stations both a short walk away. Seats for the home opener are on our Aston Villa v Arsenal page.
Planning your trip
- The tour is five venues across three countries. Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong each have their own entry requirements — check visas and passport validity well ahead.
- Watch the time difference. All three Asian fixtures kick off in the early afternoon British time.
- A Bank Holiday Monday finish. The Arsenal fixture starts at 20:00 on a Monday — check last trains if you are travelling from outside Birmingham.
- League dates can move. Both Premier League fixtures are subject to television rescheduling, usually confirmed several weeks ahead.
Aston Villa tickets
Tickets for every Aston Villa fixture this season — home and away — are listed on our Aston Villa tickets page. Villa Park availability moves fastest in the fortnight before each home fixture.
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Frequently asked questions
When do Aston Villa play their first Premier League match of 2026/27?
Sunday 23 August 2026, away at Brighton & Hove Albion, kicking off at 14:00 at the Amex Stadium.
When is the first home league game at Villa Park?
Monday 31 August 2026 against Arsenal, with a 20:00 kick-off.
How many pre-season fixtures do Aston Villa play in August 2026?
Five: an Indonesia All Stars side in Jakarta, BG Pathum United in Thailand, Bayern Munich in Hong Kong, PSG in Salzburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany.
Are any of the August fixtures played at Villa Park?
Only one — the Premier League fixture against Arsenal on 31 August. All five friendlies are played abroad, and the Brighton opener is away.
