The “Thrilla with Villa” set for Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Energizer Park
When St. Louis CITY SC hosts Aston Villa Football Club of the English Premier League at Energizer Park on Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m., fans at home can catch the anticipated matchup on local Fox affiliate KTVI FOX 2, bringing the Premier League and international football competition to a wider audience in the St. Louis region through over-the-air TV. The match is presented by the club’s Founding Partner Purina.
“We’re excited to partner with FOX 2 to ensure everyone in St Louis has a chance to watch St Louis CITY play against Aston Villa, one of the most historic and successful clubs in English football, on free over-the-air TV” said Diego Gigliani, St. Louis CITY SC’s President & GM. “FOX Sports shown a steadfast commitment to broadcasting soccer in this country over many decades, including as a long-standing partner of Major League Soccer, and will be the home of next year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. We’re glad to have found an opportunity to collaborate around this match, St Louis CITY’s first-ever against a Premier League team, and to show off our city’s unwavering passion for the world’s most popular sport.”
Coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a special pre-match show -- hosted by Bill “Mr. Soccer” McDermott, Audacy’s Jen Siess Ganser and FOX 2’s Jordan Williams -- live from the pitch at Energizer Park, to preview the match and spotlight players and coaches.
Tickets to the match are available at www.stlcitysc.com.
