Not content with qualifying for the Champions League via a fourth-place finish, Aston Villa entered the 2026/27 competition with a European honor to their name.
The That of the Villa won the Europa League in style last season, with 14 wins in the last 15 games of the campaign, including a 3-0 thrashing of Freiburg in the final.
Villa also impressed on his modern debut Champions League the previous season, reaching the quarter-finals before losing to eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain.
Take a look Aston Villa’s fixtures, results and squad in the 2026/27 Champions League, as well as a look at the schedule.
Aston Villa Champions League Match Results 2026/27
Here are Villa’s Champions League fixtures and results for the 2026/27 season.
| date | UK time | Opponents | stage | result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 20:00 | Club Brugge (A) | League phase | W 3-2 |
| October 14, 2026 | 20:00 | Fenerbahçe (H) | League phase | W 6-0 |
| October 21, 2026 | 20:00 | Viking (H) | League phase | |
| November 3, 2026 | 20:00 | Barcelona (A) | League phase | |
| November 24, 2026 | 5:45 p.m | Galatasaray (A) | League phase | |
| December 8, 2026 | 20:00 | Paris Saint-Germain (H) | League phase | |
| January 19, 2027 | 20:00 | Borussia Dortmund (H) | League phase | |
| January 27, 2027 | 20:00 | Slavia Prague (A) | League phase |
You can watch the full matches of the Champions League here.
Aston Villa 2026/27 Champions League Standings
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position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
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position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Aston Villa’s full 2026/27 Champions League fixture
The knockout phase begins with the play-offs to reach the round of 16 in February.
| stage | date |
|---|---|
| Play-offs | 16/17 and 23/24 February 2027 |
| Round of 16 | 9/10 and 16/17 March 2027 |
| Quarter finals | 6/7 and 13/14 April 2027 |
| semi-finals | 27/28 April and 4/5 May 2027 |
| end | June 5, 2027 |
Aston Villa confirm 2026/27 Champions League squad
Here is Villa’s squad for the league stage.
| position | players |
|---|---|
| The goalkeepers | Zion Suzuki, Marco Bizot, James Wright, Owen Asemota*, Sam Lewis*, Theo Houston*, Rhys Oakley*, Jack Allan*, Jayden Garthwaite* |
| defenders | Matty Cash, Victor Lindelof, Tyrone Mings, Matteo Ruggeri, Pau Torres, Ian Maatsen, Lamare Bogarde, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Vincely Mudame*, Travis Patterson*, Harry Pinnell*, Leon Routh*, TJ Carroll*, Ashton McWilkins*, Claidie Billiams*,* Kairi Ketilis*,* Kairi Lietis*, Mitchell* |
| midfielders | Ross Barkley, John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, Leon Goretzka, Joao Gomes, Johan Manzambi, Lennon Moss*, George Hemmings*, Cole Brannigan*, Rodrigo Fortes*, Vinnie Hayward*, Keilan Quinn*, Woody Burgess*, Jahmi Kellyman*, Olly Lloyd*, Lennon Melhuish* |
| in front | Emiliano Buendia, Nicolas Jackson, Alejandro Garnacho, Tammy Abraham, Ibrahim Mbaye, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba*, Alysson, Erin Orebowale*, Rory Wilson*, Alfie Lynskey*, Mason Cotcher*, Trai-Varn Mulley*, Max Jenner*, Tay’Veon*, Daniel McGee*, Smithen*,* Mark McIran,* Ad Bindley*, Josh Blake*, Rio Hammond* |
An asterisk identifies List B players, consisting of players born after 1 January 2005 who have been eligible to play for the club for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday, can also be made until midnight before each match.
You can also check Updated UEFA List A Teams.
When is the Champions League final?
The final will take place on 5 June 2027 at the Estadio Metropolitano de Madrid, which has been the home of Atlético de Madrid since 2017.
How to watch Villa in the Champions League: TV channel
TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video have the live streaming rights for the Champions League in the UK.
Amazon has first pick for Tuesday’s games, with all other games shown on TNT Sports. BBC Sport also has outstanding rights.
How to live stream Aston Villa’s Champions League matches online
The broadcasters have dedicated apps that allow fans to stream the games live: TNT’s HBO Max, the Prime Video app and BBC iPlayer.
Apps are available on a wide range of devices, including smart TVs and game consoles.
