Two of the summer’s highest-spending teams face off this Saturday at the London Stadium, where West Ham United will take on Aston Villa.
Following the departure of David Moyes, West Ham’s new manager Julen Lopetegui has initiated a significant revamp of the squad, securing eight key signings, including World Cup winner Guido Rodríguez from Argentina and Niclas Füllkrug, a striker from Germany.
Having invested over £120 million during the transfer window, West Ham’s management is eager to achieve a season mirroring that of their opponents last year.
Under Unai Emery’s leadership, Aston Villa finished fourth in the last season and qualified for this year’s Champions League. However, they face challenges this time around, having spent more than £150 million on new players like Amadou Onana from Everton and Ian Maatsen from Chelsea, while losing key players Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby could hinder their performance.
The match between West Ham and Aston Villa is set for Saturday, August 17, at 5:30 p.m. BST. Fans in the US and Canada can tune in at 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 a.m. PT, while Australian viewers can catch the action at 2:30 a.m. AEST on Sunday.
For those looking to watch the game, it will be available on various streaming platforms.
In the US, the match can be streamed on USA Network, accessible through cable packages or online via NBC Sports with a valid login. It is also available on Sling TV and other premium streaming services.
For viewers unable to access the matches due to location restrictions, using a VPN can help. A VPN allows users to alter their virtual location, helping with streaming access, and provides an additional layer of privacy and security.
In the UK, the match is exclusive to Sky Sports, airing on its Main Event, Premier League, and UHD channels. Viewers with Sky Sports can stream it via the Sky Go app, while cord-cutters can use the Now platform with a Now Sports membership.
In Canada, Fubo Canada holds the streaming rights for all Premier League fixtures, allowing fans to watch the game live.
Australian fans can enjoy the match through Optus Sport, which has the exclusive rights to stream all Premier League matches this season. Those on the Optus network can subscribe for a discounted rate, while standalone subscriptions are also available.