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Wrexham AFC Announces Australia-New Zealand Tour Following Championship Promotion

The Welsh club, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will play three A-League teams in July as they prepare for their first Championship season.

WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 26: James McClean of Wrexham lifts the trophy alongside teammates as they celebrate their side's promotion to the Sky Bet Championship after the Sky Bet League One match between Wrexham AFC and Charlton Athletic FC at Racecourse Ground on April 26, 2025 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Kya Banasko/Getty Images)
WREXHAM, WALES - APRIL 26: Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, co-owners of Wrexham AFC, pose for a photo with the trophy following the club's promotion to the Sky Bet Championship during the Sky Bet League One match between Wrexham AFC and Charlton Athletic FC at Racecourse Ground on April 26, 2025 in Wrexham, Wales. (Photo by Kya Banasko/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Wrexham AFC, now in the Championship after three consecutive promotions, will face Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, and Wellington Phoenix in July 2025.
  • The matches are part of the club's first pre-season tour outside the U.S. and aim to expand their global fanbase, particularly in Australia, the show's third-largest audience market.
  • Season four of the Emmy-winning docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham,' chronicling the club's rise, will premiere on Disney+ on May 16, 2025.
  • Wrexham's leadership emphasizes long-term sustainability, focusing on infrastructure and academy investments to support future Premier League aspirations.
  • Tickets for the tour will be available for pre-sale starting May 14, 2025, with general sales beginning May 16, 2025.