Aston Villa Matchday Guide

Villa Park in 2026/27

Villa Park is being rebuilt while Aston Villa continue to play there. The North Stand is closed for the full 2026/27 season as the club works towards a ground of more than 50,000 seats. That makes old capacity figures and some older seat advice unreliable. Check the current stadium map when buying, and allow extra time for changed walking routes around the ground.

Getting there from Birmingham

Use the train rather than driving. Witton is the closest station; Aston is a useful alternative. Both connect with Birmingham New Street, so a hotel in the city centre gives you the easiest mix of football, food and onward travel. Leave early: the temporary construction layout concentrates matchday crowds.

Tickets and matchday access

Buy through Aston Villa's official ticket office. Membership priority applies to many fixtures and the biggest games may not reach general sale. The club uses mobile tickets through its official app, so install it, sign in and load the ticket before you leave reliable Wi-Fi. Never book inflexible travel until the kick-off time is confirmed.

Before and after the match

The roads immediately around Villa Park fill quickly. For a first visit, enjoy the stadium area before kick-off but use central Birmingham as your main base. That keeps the weekend useful even if television moves the fixture or the last train after an evening match becomes tight.