Porto Aston Villa: kick-off time and how to watch tonight
Porto Aston Villa kicks off at 8pm BST on Saturday, July 25, at Estádio do Dragão in Portugal, with the pre-season friendly streaming exclusively on VillaTV for £30 a year. Unai Emery’s side, fresh from a 5-0 win over Walsall, face Champions League-bound Porto as both clubs build toward 2026/27.
Key Takeaways
- Porto v Aston Villa starts at 8pm BST on 25 July 2026 at Estádio do Dragão.
- Coverage is exclusive to VillaTV, with annual subscriptions priced at £30 and streaming on all platforms.
- Villa arrive after hammering Walsall 5-0; Porto already have three pre-season games under their belts.
- Emery has taken a strong squad to Portugal, including new signing Joao Gomes and Chelsea loanee Alejandro Garnacho.
- Both clubs are set for Champions League football in the coming season.
What time is Porto v Aston Villa and where is kick-off?
According to match guides from Wales Online and Paddy Power, the friendly is set for 8pm BST on Saturday, July 25.
The venue is Estádio do Dragão in Porto. It is a high-calibre pre-season test for Aston Villa as they prepare for another Premier League campaign under Emery.
Paddy Power notes Emery’s team have been training in Portugal ahead of the trip after that emphatic midweek result against Walsall.
How can you watch Porto Aston Villa on TV or stream?
All of Villa’s pre-season matches are being shown exclusively on VillaTV. Subscriptions cost £30 per year, and VillaTV is available on all platforms to stream.
Fans looking for live coverage of Porto Aston Villa should ensure their VillaTV login is ready before the 8pm BST kick-off in Portugal.
Why does this Porto Aston Villa friendly matter ahead of 2026/27?
Villa are building toward their fifth campaign under Emery after a strong recent run that includes Champions League football and a Europa League title. Porto will also compete in the Champions League this season, making them a sterner workout than midweek opponents Walsall.
Porto have three pre-season games already completed, compared with Villa’s one, according to Paddy Power’s preview. Squad news around the trip includes Joao Gomes in the Portugal party and Alejandro Garnacho, who has joined on loan from Chelsea.
Emery said the club is “delighted” with Garnacho, calling him talented and keen to help the project. Morgan Rogers’ £117million move to Chelsea set a British transfer record, while Youri Tielemans has left for Manchester United.
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