Brighton vs Aston Villa LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch Premier League 2026-27
Both side will play their first league match against each other.
Defending Europa League winners Aston Villa will meet Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season today. The previous season, the two teams contested a seven-goal thriller, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice to help Villa win 4-3 away.
Brighton are preparing for their tenth consecutive season in the Premier League, having finished ninth in back-to-back seasons under head coach Fabian Hurzeler. Last season’s performances earned them a Conference League playoff position.
Aston Villa have asserted themselves as a true part of English football’s elite in recent seasons. Unai Emery successfully guided the club back to Europe’s top table. They qualified for the Champions League with a second fourth-place finish in three years.
When and where will the Brighton vs Aston Villa match take place?
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The game will start at 06:30 p.m. IST on Sunday, August 23, at American Express Stadium in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England.
Where and how to live stream Brighton vs Aston Villa in India?
By tuning into the Star Sports Network and Jio Hotstar, fans in India will be able to view this Premier League 2026-27 contest live.
Where and how to watch this Premier League game live in the UK?
Fans in the host nation can use Sky Sports to view this game live.
Where and how to watch Brighton vs Aston Villa live in Nigeria?
Nigerian fans can watch this Premier League fixture live on SuperSport and Canal+.
Where and how to watch this Premier League game live in the USA?
You can watch this fixture live on NBC Sports and Universo in the United States of America.
What time will the game start?
6:30 pm IST, 23rd August.
Who is the manager of Brighton?
Fabian Hürzeler.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.