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What is VillaTV?
VillaTV is the club's video on-demand and live audio & video streaming service. It offers exclusive live matches, pre-season games, interviews, press conferences, highlights and more.
Do I have to pay to watch the non-live/video on-demand content?
No.
VillaTV provides a free video on-demand service that includes exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, match highlights, interviews and much more.
You can become a Video Member to enjoy live pre-season games, in-depth video content and behind-the-scenes access with added perks including retail and partner offers, members-only events, and compeitions.
Our Video Lite Membership gives you access to essential video content and Lite access to club events.
What content do I have access to?
With VillaTV there are 3 tiers of content. Free to access, Video Lite & Video. Here is a breakdown of what's available in each tier:
Free to access | Video Lite | Video |
Bitesize Highlights (Men's and women's) Press Conferences (Men’s and women’s) Training highlights Pre-match Interviews (Men’s and women’s) Condensed video podcasts Condensed Pitchside edits Club Updates and developments Live audio commentary Condensed new signing content (delayed access) Condensed Unai Cam (delayed access) |
Extended Highlights Academy Highlights Selected Live Women’s streams Women's Full 90 replays Pitchside Training edits Behind the scenes content Bespoke Highlights – Archival Highlights Condensed new signing content (delayed access) Player features / Day in the life features (delayed access) |
Live pre-season games (region dependent) Live Academy U21 home matches Live U18 FA Youth Cup matches Men's full 90 match replays Full Podcast Episodes Full New Signing Content Full Player features Full Unai Cam Historic Full 90 replays Full access to Club Events |
Do you offer live match streaming ?
Live video coverage of games are available, with live streams of pre-season games, PL2 home games, U18 FA Youth Cup and a selection of women's WSL games all on offer this season on VillaTV.
A Video Membership is required to watch pre-season games, PL2 home games & U18 FA Youth Cup games. Alternatively, you can purchase a match pass for pre-season games.
A Video Lite Membership will give you access to a selected on live WSL games.
These can all be watched in-app and on the VillaTV platform.
Will cup games be live streamed?
Men's FA and League Cup matches are not eligible for UK and Ireland or international fans.
However, live audio commentary will still be available for all cup games for all our fans in the UK & worldwide.
Our U18 FA Youth Cup run is included in our Video Membership.
Is live audio streaming available?
Live match audio is available for all men's Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup & EFL Cup games during the season. This is free for all users with an Essential Membership (previously called your Digital/Villa Account).
You can listen to the live match audio in-app and on the VillaTV platform.
Are full match replays available?
Yes, full match replays of men's matches from the season will be available on VillaTV.
Our pre-season, PL2 & U18 FA Youth Cup games will be available for replay via video on-demand the day after the live stream has finished.
A Video Membership is required to watch full match replays. Women's full match replays are available with a Video Lite Membership.
Do we have access to video on-demand?
Yes, all VillaTV users have access to thousands of hours of video on-demand content. Ranging from behind-the-scenes videos, highlights & features right through to full match replays & player interviews.
Video on-demand is available to watch in-app and on the VillaTV platform.
Can I cast live matches and video on-demand?
Yes, you can cast live video and video on-demand from iOS & Android devices and desktop/mobile browsers to Chromecast & Apple TV devices.
Website
- iOS Mobile Browsers: Apple Airplay-2 Enabled Devices, AppleTV & Roku devices
- Android Mobile Browser : Chromecast & Android TV
- Desktop : Chromecast (Chrome browser) & Android TV (Chrome Browser)
App
- iOS App: Apple Airplay Enabled Devices, AppleTV, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV & Roku devices
- Android App: Chromecast, Android TV & Roku devices
How do I subscribe to VillaTV+?
Paid Memberships are required to gain access to live streamed pre-season, PL2 & U18 FA Youth Cup matches and full match replays of all our men's matches from the 25/26 season.
You will be shown options for our membership packages. When you select the option you wish to subscribe to, you will be asked to log in.
You can use your Essential Membership to view 'log in to watch' video content. (This is the Villa Account you use to log into avfc.co.uk).
If you don't have an Essential Membership Click here to register, which will take you to the Villa Account registration page. Once your account is created, come back to VillaTV and log in using your newly-created account details.
How much does a VillaTV subscription cost?
Our Video and Video Lite Memberships are a paid-for subscription pacakge. Click here for our subscription options and costs.
Can UK users purchase a pass for a single game?
We will look to sell single match passes for pre-season games this season.
Will my subscription automatically renew?
Yes, packages will automatically renew unless cancelled.
What are the system requirements?
Your device needs to comply with the following minimum system requirements:
- Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel® Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbooks;
- Memory: 2GB (1GB for netbooks) 128MB of graphics memory.
- Operating Systems: Windows 8.1 or later, Mac 9+
Browsers: latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari (*Internet Explorer and Opera are not supported for Live Video)
- 512MB of RAM (1GB of RAM recommended for netbooks)
- Mobiles & Tablets Operating Systems: Android 6+, iOS 9+ *some OS may still not be supported by manufacturer.
What are the internet connection requirements?
You will require a Wi-Fi or broadband internet connection (DSL/cable or higher) with a minimum download speed of at least 1.2mbps with latency not exceeding 100ms for SD and 4mbps with latency not exceeding 50ms for HD (mobile data may not be supported). For users travelling abroad, please use a Wi-Fi network or broadband connection to purchase and view the pass, to avoid extra charges and maintain full compatibility (this allows the country you are in to be recognised as a selected territory).
I'm having issues with my video or audio feed. What can I do?
During the game, please report your technical issues to villatv@avfc.co.uk who can investigate whether there is a problem with the broadcast.
If there are no issues at the broadcast end, we will need to complete troubleshooting steps, these may involve confirming details about the device, software and your internet connection. *Please note, that it is your responsibility to ensure you are using compatible technology ahead of purchasing a live subscription.
How do I get a refund?
Refunds can only be issued for those who have reported a technical issue during the game and it proves to be a fault of our providers and cannot be rectified. Please note, that if you do not watch a stream through choice or don't report a technical issue to customer service during the game, we will not be able to issue a refund.
Refunds will not be issued for supporters attempting to access via a VPN or using a smartphone or tablet browser.
My video feed keeps buffering. What's wrong?
Is your connection fast enough? Try to stop all current downloads, videos you are watching and visit http://www.speedtest.net. Test your download speed. Results should show a minimum of at least 2Mbps to process streamed content along with usual browsing activities efficiently.
I'm receiving a "media not found" message
The live video or audio commentary player will only be live during a match. If the game has kicked off and you are receiving this message, please contact villatv@acfc.co.uk
How do I cancel my subscription?
Please email villatv@avfc.co.uk with your cancellation request. Please be advised that three working days' notice is required for cancellation. Cancellation within this period may result in you being charged for the next period.
Alternatively, click 'Manage subscriptions' after selecting the profile icon in the top right corner of the main website.
I've forgotten my password
If you've forgotten your password please click here to reset your Digital Account password.
Still having issues? Please email support at villatv@avfc.co.uk