Match Day Pubs

[Brazilian Villain]

I did read earlier that there is a chance of a open air venue in the city. They'd better get their states on.

But would Alabama 3 and Texas be interested in the gig?

[PeterWithesShin]

The O2 Institue is doing an event for anyone interested. Don't blame me if it's shit!

https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2institutebirmingham/events

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Which pubs in Birmingham city centre are best to watch with other Villa fans? I was thinking of the Trocadero, any other suggestions?

I’ll most likely be going to the Distillery. As long as the weather is decent, they have a nice beer garden with big screens…also good place for World Cup games.

Just checked their website where you can make a booking enquiry. Brings up a calender for every date this month, apart from May 20th !

[cdbearsfan]

Someone mentioned quite early on the final was free to watch on Youtube. I'm not seeing that anywhere. Also doesn't seem to be free with TNT basic either.

According to AI (I know) it is no longer on YouTube and hasn't been since 2023. You can log in to Discovery+ and watch it free on their app if you have a smart telly, apparently. Not sure how up to date that is  as HBO has taken a lot of Discovery+/TNT stuff, so maybe try the HBO app, too, and hope that one has a free option.

Hopefully there will be some confirmation before Wednesday.

[Somniloquism]

Might just do the 7 day trial and hope it is included.

[Brazilian Villain]

Someone mentioned quite early on the final was free to watch on Youtube. I'm not seeing that anywhere. Also doesn't seem to be free with TNT basic either.

If you have a VPN, you can watch it on Virgin Media (it's free-to-air in Ireland).

[cdbearsfan]

I would save the 7 day free trial for European game next season that definitely won't be available free to air.

[kippaxvilla2]

Last years final was free on discovery plus because I watched it.

[cdbearsfan]

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/football/watch-every-end-season-premier-37084692

Confirmed here free on Discovery+.

[Somniloquism]

I reckon the Mirror is just copying from last year as even UEFA have made no announcements yet from what I can tell. Consensus seems to be HBO Max (and/or their youtube) but we will know for sure by the weekend if it is free.

[Pete3206]

Diggers free entry as well as Aston Inn. Good on them.

[KRS]

Which pubs in Birmingham city centre are best to watch with other Villa fans? I was thinking of the Trocadero, any other suggestions?

I’ll most likely be going to the Distillery. As long as the weather is decent, they have a nice beer garden with big screens…also good place for World Cup games.

Just checked their website where you can make a booking enquiry. Brings up a calender for every date this month, apart from May 20th !

Check again and click the actual date…basically all their inside bookings are full so it will be first come first serve for outside. It’s basically the same for Euros/World Cup games.

[adrenachrome]

I reckon the Mirror is just copying from last year as even UEFA have made no announcements yet from what I can tell. Consensus seems to be HBO Max (and/or their youtube) but we will know for sure by the weekend if it is free.

This site has been accurate for the couple of seasons I have used it, and they usually state all options available.

https://www.live-footballontv.com/aston-villa-on-tv.html

[tom jennings III]

Eamonn kindly wrote this in the Europa League thread so sharing here for any other London Villans. Would love to be around other Villa fans but not interested in the slightest in being around neutrals. Any other London Villans going to go to Boxpark Shoreditch?

"For Villans down south, Boxpark Shoreditch are showing it. A tenner with a drink included. No specifically for Villa fans but I imagine we'll be at least 90% of the attendees.

Feed The Yak in Elephant is booked-out and is not big enough for standing room only."