In a highly anticipated match of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, Aston Villa is set to host Bayern Munich at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. This historic fixture marks Aston Villa's first-ever home Champions League game, adding to the excitement and significance of the event.
Match Details and Kickoff Time
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 PM local time (19:00 GMT) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. For fans in the United States, the match will start at 3 PM ET or 12 PM PT, while in Australia, it will begin at 5 AM AEST on Thursday morning.
How to Watch the Match
Fans around the world can watch the match through various broadcast partners and streaming services. In the United States, the match will be available exclusively on Paramount Plus, which offers two subscription plans: Essential for $8 per month and Premium for $13 per month. Both plans include coverage of the Champions League, with the Essential plan featuring ads and lacking live CBS feeds and offline download capabilities.
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. TNT Sports is available via Sky Q as a TV package or through its mobile and smart TV apps, costing 31 per month, which also includes access to Discovery Plus' content.
For Canadian viewers, the match can be streamed live on DAZN Canada, which costs CA$30 per month or CA$200 per year and also includes access to other sports like Europa League, EFL Championship, and more.
In Australia, fans can watch the match on Stan Sport, which requires a subscription to Stan and an additional AU$10 per month for Stan Sport. The service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
Match Preview
Aston Villa, currently in fifth place in the English Premier League, began their European campaign with a solid 3-0 win against Young Boys. This match against Bayern Munich is a significant test, especially given the historical context of their 1982 European Cup final victory over the same opponents.
Bayern Munich, under new boss Vincent Kompany, has made an unbeaten start to the season and thrashed Dynamo Zagreb 9-2 in their first Champions League game. The German giants are expected to pose a formidable challenge to Aston Villa's ambitions in the competition.
Player Focus: Ollie Watkins and Harry Kane
Ahead of the match, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins has expressed his desire to challenge Harry Kane for the England striker spot, adding an extra layer of competition to the encounter. Watkins' performance will be closely watched as he aims to make a strong case for his international selection.
Global Broadcast Reach
The UEFA Champions League has a vast global broadcast reach, with partners in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania. Fans can find their local broadcast partners to watch the best of European club football.
In addition to visual broadcasts, UEFA is also offering audio-only coverage through its UEFA Matchday Live service, which streams live audio of two matches per day via the UEFA Champions website and app. Select matches will also be available on the TUDN Radio network and SiriusXM.
For those who prefer a live atmosphere, many pubs and sports bars around the world broadcast Champions League matches, and some European club websites provide lists of supporter groups and their preferred viewing venues.
