Bologna visit Aston Villa on Thursday 16 April 2026 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England for a UEFA Europa League match. Kick-off time and broadcast details are confirmed closer to matchday.
The UEFA Europa League is the second tier of European club football, contested by clubs that qualify through their domestic league finish and by teams dropping down from the Champions League league phase. The competition runs a 36-club league phase followed by a knockout bracket, with the winner earning automatic qualification for the next season’s Champions League.
Aston Villa play their home games at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, and compete in the UEFA Europa League. Bologna play their home games at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna.
Aston Villa and Bologna are both competing in the UEFA Europa League, the second tier of European club competition. A league phase leads into knockout rounds from the round of 16 through to the single-match final, and the winner earns a place in the following season’s UEFA Champions League.
How to watch: UEFA Europa League matches are broadcast worldwide through national rights holders including TNT Sports in the United Kingdom, RMC Sport in France, RTL and DAZN in Germany, Sky in Italy, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, and Paramount+ in the United States. Check local broadcasters for coverage in your region.