Aston Villa continue their pre-season schedule with a friendly against Indonesia All Stars at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, August 1. The match is set to kick off at 1.30pm UK time, a convenient afternoon slot for supporters in the United Kingdom with no time difference to factor in. Unai Emery's side arrive at this fixture following defeats to Porto and Real Sociedad in their previous two pre-season matches, making this a key chance to regain momentum.
How to watch Indonesia All Stars vs Aston Villa
There is no live television broadcast of the match available in the UK this weekend. Mainstream channels such as Sky Sports, BBC, ITV and TNT Sports will not be airing the game, meaning fans who typically rely on traditional TV coverage must turn to a digital alternative.
The only official way to watch the friendly is through VillaTV, Aston Villa's own media platform. Supporters with an active Adult Membership or Video Membership can access the stream as part of their subscription. Alternatively, a standalone match pass can be purchased for £6.99, granting single-match access to the live coverage without the need for a full membership. The stream is available directly via the club's official website or through the VillaTV mobile application.
For fans in the United States, the same broadcast restrictions apply. No American television network has secured the rights to show the game, so US-based supporters will also need to use VillaTV. The service can be accessed through the club's website or app, requiring either a valid membership or the one-off £6.99 match pass.
Team news and injury update
Aston Villa have several injury concerns to contend with for this match. Amadou Onana is sidelined after suffering a long-term knee injury while representing Belgium at the World Cup. The midfielder is expected to be out for an extended period, leaving Emery without a key option in the centre of the park.
Boubacar Kamara is continuing his rehabilitation as he works back to full fitness following his own injury problems. The Frenchman has been making progress in training and could be in line to feature at some point during the pre-season programme. New signing Johan Manzambi is also in the recovery phase after an injury, and his availability for this fixture remains uncertain.
On a more positive note, John McGinn and Evann Guessand have recently returned to pre-season training. Their reintegration into the squad provides a boost for Emery as he looks to rotate his players and give valuable minutes ahead of the new campaign.
What to expect at Gelora Bung Karno
The exhibition game will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, a venue with a capacity to generate an electric atmosphere. For the Indonesia All Stars, this is a rare opportunity to face English Premier League opposition, while Aston Villa will be eager to correct their recent form after losses to Porto and Real Sociedad.
Emery is likely to use this fixture to assess combinations, give match time to players in need of sharpness, and evaluate younger squad members. With no broadcast on conventional TV, VillaTV remains the exclusive home for live coverage, costing £6.99 for those without a membership.
