The West Ham vs Aston Villa match is a meeting between the team deemed to have 'won the transfer window' and the team returning to the Champions League – and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.
West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream, date, time, channels
West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream will take place on Saturday 16th August.
► Time: 5:30pm BST / 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT / 2:30am AEST (August 17)
• WE — Watch on NBC or Peacock
• UNITED KINGDOM — Watch on Sky Sports
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It has been a summer of change at West Ham. For starters, David Moyes has stepped down as manager, replaced by Spaniard Julen Lopetegui. He has also been bolstered by new signings. West Ham have been one of the Premier League’s biggest spenders this summer, signing more than half a dozen new players, including Max Kilman from Wolves, Crysencio Summerville from Leeds and Niclas Fullkrug from Dortmund. Just as important as the new faces is the fact that the Hammers have kept hold of key players such as Jarrod Bowen, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta, much to the relief of West Ham fans who feared a sell-out.
There has also been plenty of movement at Aston Villa. The Champions League-bound club has said goodbye to the likes of Moussa Diaby and Douglas Luiz, but has welcomed back Amadou Onana from Everton, Ian Maatsen from Chelsea and Cameron Archer has returned to the club after Sheffield Utd's relegation. However, the most famous piece of business has been the new contract of manager Unai Emery, who has transformed Aston Villa from a club barely above the relegation fight to a club returning to Europe's premier club competition for the first time in 40 years.
The West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream is one of the most exciting games of the entire Premier League opening weekend and is likely to feature plenty of new faces on both sides, make sure you don't miss this one with our guide to watching online from anywhere below.
Plus, make sure you don't miss any of the EPL action with our guide on how to watch Premier League live streams.
Watch West Ham vs Aston Villa from anywhere
West Ham vs Aston Villa live streams will be shown on many different channels around the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?
You can still watch a West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, no matter where you are in the world, making it ideal for viewers on holiday or away on business. Our favourite is NordVPNIt's the best on the market.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are in the UK and want to view a US service, select United States from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to Peacock or another service and watch the game.
How to watch West Ham vs Aston Villa in the USA
Soccer fans in the United States can watch a live stream of West Ham vs Aston Villa on PeacockNBC's streaming service. To access it, you must subscribe to a Premium ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month) subscription, which also removes some ads.
You can also watch the game on NBC or stream it via the NBC Sports website with a valid login. NBC can be accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.
If you're outside the US but still have the right Peacock subscription, you can watch a West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch West Ham vs Aston Villa in the UK
Sky Sports hosts the West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream in the UK, so if you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll have to pay £24/month for the Sky Sports channels in your package.
Whichever package you choose, you'll also get access to 4K and HDR coverage, provided you also have an HDR-compatible Sky Q box and an HLG-compatible TV.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky subscription, you could also consider its Sports Now Streaming service. This gives you 24-hour access for £14.99 or monthly access for £34.99.
It all sounds great, right? But if you're not in the UK, you can still catch a West Ham vs Aston Villa live stream using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.
How to watch West Ham vs Aston Villa in Canada
Canadians can watch a live stream of West Ham vs Aston Villa on Fubothe home of the Canadian Premier Football League.
The Essentials package gets you every Premier League match, as well as Ligue 1, Serie A and Coppa Italia, plus 29 channels including BeINSports and MLB Network. It costs CAD$29.99 per month, but you can get that down to CAD$18.75 per month if you can afford an annual plan ($225).
The Premium package, priced at CAD$42.99 per month, includes Premier League matches in 4K, as well as access to select entertainment channels.
Canadians stuck abroad who still want to benefit from their cheap alternative can use a VPN such as NordVPN to trick their streaming device into thinking he's back in Canada.
How to watch West Ham vs Aston Villa in Australia
Australians can watch a live stream of West Ham vs Aston Villa on Optus Sportwhich holds the rights to all 380 Premier League matches this season. Optus is available via a dedicated mobile or tablet app, as well as on Chromecast and Apple TV, for $24.99 AUD per month. An annual pass is also available for $229 AUD/year.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Optus account, as if you were back at home.
How to watch West Ham vs Aston Villa in New Zealand
Kiwis can access a live stream of West Ham vs Aston Villa via Sky Sport Now. It costs $29.99 per week, $49.99 per month or $499.99 per year. The match is also broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League, which costs $42 to add to your Sky TV package.
Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still catch all the matches using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN.