Aston Villa’s 2026/27 Premier League fixtures include a season-opening trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. Multiple outlets report that Villa start the campaign on Sunday, 23 August, with the match played at Brighton’s home ground, meaning Brighton’s first fixture is against Aston Villa. Sky Sports also notes the game is live on Sky Sports. Beyond the opener, at least one source adds that Villa’s early schedule includes a challenging match against Arsenal, described as the reigning Premier League champions at the time. Separate fixture coverage from The Athletic lists the same season start point for both clubs: Brighton begins the league season at home versus Aston Villa, and Villa begin away at Brighton. While the sources focus most consistently on the opening weekend, they collectively confirm the date and the home-and-away arrangement for Villa’s first Premier League match of 2026/27.