Aston Villa have officially confirmed part of their pre-season schedule ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with Unai Emery’s side preparing for another huge season in both the Premier League and Champions League.
The Villans enjoyed a memorable 2025/26 season, winning the Europa League and securing a top-four Premier League finish, and preparations are already underway for what promises to be another demanding year for the club.
Premier League teams across England have started announcing their summer tours and friendly fixtures, but Villa supporters will be particularly excited by one blockbuster clash already confirmed for August.
Villa are set to face German giants Bayern Munich in Hong Kong on August 7 in what is expected to be one of the standout pre-season fixtures of the summer. The match will provide Emery’s players with a major test before the Premier League season begins later that month.
The 2026/27 Premier League campaign is scheduled to kick off on August 22, giving Villa just over two weeks to fine-tune preparations following their showdown against Bayern.
Supporters are also eager to see how Villa’s squad develops during the transfer window, with the club expected to strengthen again after qualifying for the Champions League for a second consecutive season.
Emery will likely use pre-season to integrate any new signings while continuing to build on the high-intensity style that brought success last term. Key stars including Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers and John McGinn are all expected to play important roles during the summer preparations.
More pre-season fixtures and training camp details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as excitement continues to build around Aston Villa ahead of the new campaign.
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