How to Watch Back to the Beginning Final Show Online – Global Viewing Guide

Here's your complete guide to watching Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's live online from anywhere in the world.

7/5/20252 min read

"Back to the Beginning" is the historic final live concert by Ozzy Osbourne and the iconic original lineup of Black Sabbath, staged on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham . This marks their first performance together in two decades and serves as a global send-off for Ozzy amid health challenges.

What’s the event?

  • “Back to the Beginning” marks Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow and the original Black Sabbath lineup's first full reunion in 20 years, taking place July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

  • The sold‑out, all‑day metal celebration will feature powerhouse performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon—and a star-studded “supergroup” including Slash, Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, David Draiman, Sammy Hagar, Zakk Wylde and many more.

When to watch

  • The live show begins in-person at 1 pm BST, but the livestream starts at 3 pm BST to accommodate global audiences.

  • For viewers in other time zones:

    • 10 am EDT,

    • 7 am PDT,

    • and so forth—check your local equivalent of 3 pm UK time

  • After the live broadcast, the stream will remain available on-demand for 48

How to get access

  • Livestream tickets are available now via the official “Back to the Beginning” website.

  • Prices range from about £25–£30 (or ~~€27/$30**), with some packages (like commemorative T‑shirts) available for higher bundles .

Who’s streaming it?

  • Mercury Studios—celebrated for their live concert productions—is providing exclusive production rights.

  • Kiswe, the direct-to-consumer livestream partner (known for BTS’s record-breaking stream), is powering the global broadcast.

Why is this a big deal?

  • The event is being hailed as “the biggest metal event of all time” by Kerrang!

  • It represents a farewell both personally—Ozzy is retiring due to his health and Parkinson’s diagnosis—and historically, as the final live Black Sabbath show ever

  • All streaming proceeds will be donated

  • equally to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice

Even if you’re thousands of miles away, this livestream gives fans everywhere a front-row seat to history. With its unmatched lineup, charitable cause, and heartfelt farewell, “Back to the Beginning” is more than a concert—it’s a landmark moment in music.