Two of the summer’s most active clubs will clash at the London Stadium on Saturday as West Ham takes on Aston Villa.
After replacing David Moyes as manager, Julen Lopetegui has revamped West Ham’s roster significantly, securing eight key signings, which include Argentina World Cup champion Guido Rodríguez and German striker Niclas Füllkrug. With over £120 million spent during this transfer window, the West Ham management hopes to mirror the success of their opponents from the previous season.
Under the guidance of Unai Emery, Aston Villa achieved a commendable fourth-place finish last season, earning a spot in this year’s Champions League. However, the club’s investment of over £150 million in new players—such as Everton’s Amadou Onana and Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen—may be offset by the departures of Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, creating uncertainty about their ability to replicate last season’s progress.
The match between West Ham and Aston Villa is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m. BST. In the United States and Canada, kickoff will be at 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT, while fans in Australia can catch the action at 2:30 a.m. AEST on Sunday.
For those looking to watch the match live, here are some streaming options available worldwide.
In the United States, the game will be accessible via the USA Network, which can be included in your cable package or streamed through the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It is also available on Sling TV and other similar streaming services.
For viewers needing to watch from a different location, using a VPN can be beneficial. VPNs not only help bypass regional restrictions, but they can also enhance privacy when connected to public Wi-Fi. By using a VPN, you can adjust your online location to access the match. This practice is legal in countries where VPNs are permissible, provided you maintain a legitimate subscription to the streaming service.
In the UK, the match will be exclusively broadcast on Sky Sports, with streaming options available through the Sky Go app for existing subscribers. Cord-cutters can opt for a Now account and a Now Sports membership for access.
For Canadian viewers, streaming the match will require a subscription to Fubo Canada, which holds exclusive rights to all Premier League matches this season.
In Australia, fans can watch all Premier League matches live on Optus Sport, which offers all fixtures from the 2024/25 season. Optus network customers can access Optus Sport for a reduced fee, while standalone subscriptions start at AU$25.
These streaming solutions will ensure fans around the globe can enjoy this exciting matchup between West Ham and Aston Villa.