Aston Villa will host an open training session at Villa Park on Saturday in place of the scheduled pre-season fixture against Sevilla.
The fixture was unfortunately cancelled on Friday due to a COVID outbreak in the Spanish team, with those fans who had already purchased a ticket to be issued with a full refund and invited to attend the 3pm training session (with turnstiles open from 2pm) free of charge at Villa Park. For more details. click here.
Supporters in attendance will be able to watch the players train as well as hearing from Head Coach Dean Smith and the club’s summer signings live on the pitch.
Please remember to follow government guidelines on Covid-19, stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.
You can find out the latest information regarding retail, travel, parking, Covid-19 protocols and more in our Villa Park guide.
Tickets
Fans who purchased tickets for the friendly will be issued a full refund next week but are invited to attend the training session free of charge using the same ticket and sitting in the same seat they purchased for the friendly. Refunds will be issued to the lead booker of each transaction and back to the method of payment used to purchase the tickets.
Supporters who bought hospitality for the game are also welcome to attend tomorrow’s open training session and will be contacted separately about their arrangements.
No further ticket sales will be available for the open training session.
Retail
The Villa Store will be open from 9am-5.30pm, while the Holte Store will be open 12-5pm.
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The club’s Pride Rewards collection point at the Villa Village reception will be open from 1-2.50pm.
Cub membership gift collection will unfortunately not be available on this matchday.
Villa Park
Pre-match roaming entertainers, supplied by Digbeth Dining Club, will be located around the Trinity Road Stand car parking area.
Please note, Villa Park will be cashless to help ensure safe social distancing practices and minimise contact at all points of sale. This includes the Villa Store, with card payments widely accepted in and around the stadium.
The turnstiles will open from 2pm. Smoking areas will be open as usual and clearly marked, alcohol consumption in view of the pitch is not permitted.
Travel and parking
Aim to arrive at Villa Park in good time to ensure smooth entry.
As is usually the case, a traffic exclusion zone will be in operation around the stadium – meaning there will be less traffic on Trinity Road and Witton Lane from 90 minutes before the training session starts.
Limited car parking is available at Brookvale car park, subject to availability.
Covid safety protocols
As the club is still in a phased approach of returning to 100% normality, there will be some closures and procedures in place to ensure the safety and comfort of all supporters attending.
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, please do not attend.
No social distancing is required within the stadium but we encourage fans to be sensible and aware at all times. Please follow government guidelines.
Supporters should also bring a face covering to wear when in the stadium, in line with government guidance on gatherings in enclosed places.
Robust cleaning procedures are still in place and sanitiser stations will be located around the stadium.
All toilet facilities and kiosks, excluding betting stations, will be open.
Fans are encouraged not to congregate near the players’ entrance or players’ car park gates. Unfortunately, players will be unable to sign autographs due to strict safety measures in operation regarding the first-team’s bio-secure bubble.
Please note the following closures for Saturday:
- The Holte Suite will not be in operation due to the NHS vaccination centre. There will be no access to lower Holte End seats via the Holte Suite.
- Holte Pub
- Academy building and Family Fun Zone
Quick links
Aston Villa 2021/22 away kit
