Having been pipped by Newcastle to a Champions League spot at the end of last season, Aston Villa has the opportunity to exact revenge at home today as it hosts the Magpies in this first Saturday fixture of the new English Premier League campaign.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch Premier League games as they happen, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if it's not available where you are.
The hosts are largely unchanged from last season, with Villa's main summer signing Evann Guessand set to make his EPL debut today following the Ivorian striker's $40 million move from Nice.
Villa boss Unai Emery may be disappointed by his club's relatively quiet transfer window, but that frustration is likely to pale in comparison to that of his opposite number. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has seen several key targets, including Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško, head elsewhere. And his star striker Alexander Isak's effort to force through a move to Liverpool means the Swedish international is unlikely to play for the Geordies again.
Aston Villa takes on Newcastle United on Saturday, Aug. 16, at Villa Park in Birmingham, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. BST. That makes it a 7:30 p.m. ET or 4:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 9:30 p.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on Saturday morning.
Anthony Elanga is set to make his first EPL appearance for Newcastle today following his $71 million move from Nottingham Forest. George Wood/Getty Images
How to watch Aston Villa vs. Newcastle in the US without cable
This match at Villa Park will be broadcast on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services.
How to watch the Premier League 2025-26 from anywhere with a VPN
If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the EPL action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
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Livestream Aston Villa vs. Newcastle in the UK
Today's match at Villa Park is exclusive to TNT, which will be once again airing 52 matches live over the course of the season, including the vast majority of Saturday lunchtime kickoffs.
TNT Sports TNT Sports Watch over 50 Premier League games live in the UK with TNT Sports TNT Sports will be offering a sizable 52 matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as the option of streaming online. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content. See at TNT Sport
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Newcastle in Canada
If you want to livestream EPL games in Canada this season, you'll need to subscribe to Fubo. The service has exclusive rights to the Premier League once again and will be broadcasting all 380 matches live.
Fubo Fubo Canada Watch the Premier League in Canada Fubo is the go-to destination for Canadians looking to watch the EPL, with exclusive streaming rights to every match. It currently costs CA$27 for the first month, then CA$31.50 per month from then on. See at Fubo
Livestream Aston Villa vs. Newcastle in Australia
Livestreaming rights for the EPL are now with Stan Sport, which will be showing all 380 fixtures live, including this match.
Stan Stan Sport Watch every Premier League match live in Australia from AU$32 a month Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It's also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial. A subscription will also give you access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E. See at Stan Sport
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