It’s an exciting time to be an Aston Villa fan. Likely to be competing in the 2024/2025 Champions League, Aston Villa is a club going places and they will be hoping to cement themselves as one of the Premier League’s top clubs.
Aston Villa play their home games at one of the most iconic stadiums in British football, Villa Park. The home of Villa since 1897, Villa Park holds just under 43,000 fans and is a fantastic ground to watch football.
With a plethora of exciting talent, which includes Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez, Douglas Luiz and Leon Bailey, the demand to watch the Villains in action has never been higher.
Whilst only a season ticket will secure you a seat to every home Aston Villa Premier League game, in this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about Aston Villa membership. We will break down the different options available to you, the cost and the benefits of becoming an official Aston Villa member and how you can go about securing your membership.
What official Aston Villa membership packages are there?
If you want to become an Aston Villa member and become ‘Part of the Pride’, there are seven different membership packages that you can buy.
Aston Villa Claret membership: Everything you need to know
The most popular Aston Villa membership package is Villa’s Claret membership. Costing £40 for the year, a Claret membership package can provide you access to Priority tickets and a whole host of other benefits, which include:
- Exclusive welcome pack
- Access to priority tickets for Aston Villa home matches
- Men’s audio commentary courtesy of Villa TV
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive retail and partner offers
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Claret Lite membership: Everything you need to know
For those who have a season ticket with Aston Villa already, a membership package has been exclusively created for them – Claret Lite.
Costing £30 for the season, a Claret Lite membership package doesn’t include access to priority tickets but does contain other benefits.
- Exclusive welcome pack
- Men’s audio commentary courtesy of Villa TV
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive retail and partner offers
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Global membership: Everything you need to know
An increasing trend in football memberships is having a dedicated membership package that is exclusively aimed at international fans. Aston Villa offers this membership service through its Global membership package.
Whereas some international membership packages allow international fans to get hold of priority tickets, this is a service that Villa’s Global membership currently doesn’t offer. Becoming a global member will set you back £30 and comes with a wide range of benefits, which include:
- Exclusive welcome pack
- Men’s audio commentary courtesy of Villa TV
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive retail and partner offers
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Claret Women’s Team membership: Everything you need to know
Unlike the majority of Premier League memberships that are offered by Premier League clubs, Aston Villa has its own dedicated membership package aimed at fans of the Aston Villa Women’s Team.
Coming in at £30 for the season, here are the benefits that are included.
- Exclusive welcome pack
- £5 discount on tickets for four home league women’s team fixtures
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive retail and partner offers
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Villains membership (12-17): Everything you need to know
If you have a young Aston Villa fan in your life, there are three different membership packages that you can buy. The most popular membership aimed at children is the Villains membership package, which is exclusively for members aged 12-17.
Reasonably priced at £20 for the season, here are all of the benefits that are provided.
- Exclusive welcome pack
- Access to priority tickets for Aston Villa home matches
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- Esports live streams courtesy of Villa TV
- Free birthday and Christmas card
- 10% soccer school discount
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive junior members’ events
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Cubs membership (3-11): Everything you need to know
If your young Villa fan is between 3 and 11 years old, then the Cubs membership package is perfect for them. Also costing £20 for the year, here is the list of benefits available.
- Exclusive welcome pack
- Access to priority tickets for Aston Villa home matches
- Men’s audio commentary courtesy of Villa TV
- Live Women’s Super League streams courtesy of Villa TV
- Esports live streams courtesy of Villa TV
- Free birthday and Christmas card
- 10% soccer school discount
- 10% discount for Villa Park stadium tour
- Exclusive junior members’ events
- Access to Pride Rewards, Aston Villa’s exclusive reward programme
- Entry into exclusive competitions
- Access to an online members portal which provides access to exclusive game content, interviews and more
Aston Villa Little Villains membership (0-2): Everything you need to know
Even the youngest of Aston Villa fans can benefit from their own membership package. The Little Villains membership package is for newborns and children aged up to 2. Like all other Aston Villa membership packages, there are exclusive benefits to take advantage of, and the best thing about the Little Villains membership is that it is absolutely free.
- Welcome letter
- Signed image of Hercules (Aston Villa’s official club mascot)
- Welcome certificate signed by Unai Emery
- Exclusive access to junior events.
Here are a few other things you need to know about Aston Villa’s membership packages.
Doug Ellis Stand – Block P6, which is one of the more expensive views in the stadium.Does becoming an Aston Villa member guarantee me tickets?
No it doesn’t. The only way to guarantee yourself a ticket for Aston Villa home games in either the Premier League, Europe and domestic cups is by being a season ticket holder. As we have explained above, only certain membership packages will enable you to get your hands on tickets in two different ways.
The first is through priority tickets. For each home game, a small range of tickets will be made available exclusively to members. However, you will need to act fast, as these tickets are usually taken just a few minutes after they are released.
The second is through season ticket resells. If a season ticket holder can’t go to the game, their seat can be offered to members. It’s important to note that the number of resell tickets will fluctuate from game to game.
If I receive a priority ticket, will I get to choose where I sit?
Priority tickets will be available across all four stands within Villa Park – the North Stand, Doug Ellis Stand, Trinity Road Stand and the Holte End.
However, you won’t be able to choose what specific seat you sit in, as the ticket locations will be predetermined.
Do I need to pay for a ticket once I get one?
If you are able to get your hands on a priority ticket, your membership fee won’t cover the cost of the ticket. Any tickets that you are able to get hold of will also need to be paid for in full.
Can the cost of my Aston Villa membership increase?
The costs of all Aston Villa membership packages are reviewed annually, and there is a chance that the cost of membership could go up.
Across all seven membership packages that the club offers, membership automatically renews every season, and payment is most often made by direct debit.
Before your card is charged, you will get an email prior to the date your payment is due. This email will inform you when the payment will be taken out of your bank account and if there have been any increases in cost.
If the club increases its membership fees and you don’t want to continue your membership, you will need to cancel your membership by the preset date; otherwise, your bank will be automatically charged. Payments are usually taken in June.
Can I stagger the cost of my Aston Villa membership like a season ticket throughout the year?
No, unlike season ticket payments, which can be split over the course of a season, if you decide to become an Aston Villa member, you will need to pay for your membership in full as soon as you decide to purchase it.
Can I become an Aston Villa member at any point in the season?
Yes, memberships across all seven of Villa’s membership packages are open throughout the season. New members need to be aware that the auto payment is taken in June, so the later they join, the bigger the likelihood that they will need to make two payments reasonably close together if they wish to renew.
Is there a waiting list for becoming an Aston Villa member?
No, unlike when it comes to buying a season ticket, where the waiting list can be long, if you want to become an Aston Villa member, you can do so right away.
Buying any one of the seven Aston Villa membership packages should just take minutes to complete.
Will becoming part of an official Aston Villa membership package help me get a ticket for Cup finals or away games?
As per the policies of most Premier League clubs, if Villa were to reach a Cup Final, the tickets for the game would be reserved mainly for season ticket holders. Final tickets are awarded on a points basis, and it’s highly unlikely that a member will ever have enough points to qualify for tickets to a Cup Final.
Away games follow the same premise, with a ticket allocation being awarded to those who hold the most points.
Can I get access to hospitality with an Aston Villa membership?
Although there are many perks that come with an official Aston Villa membership package, discounts or the ability to access free hospitality aren’t one of them.
If the idea of watching Villa surrounded by luxury appeals, visit our Aston Villa ticket page which contains all of the information you will need.
