Wrexham A.F.C., owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is set to play pre-season friendly matches in Australia and New Zealand in July 2025, following their historic promotion to the Championship, the second tier of English football. The club, popularized by a documentary series, will likely play against Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium, Sydney FC, and the newly-formed Auckland FC, with camera crews expected to document the tour. This international tour aligns with the club's growing global fan base, particularly in Australia, which is their third-largest audience for the 'Welcome to Wrexham' series. The club has achieved three consecutive promotions, marking a significant rise in the English football pyramid and boosting its international profile. Wrexham's ventures are part of a broader strategy to expand its brand and fan engagement worldwide, leveraging its celebrity ownership and media presence.

Wrexham A.F.C. plans to visit Australia and New Zealand in July 2025 for pre-season matches, capitalizing on their recent promotion to the Championship, the second tier of English football.

The matches are expected to occur at major venues such as Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, with the club set to face Melbourne Victory, Sydney FC, and Auckland FC, generating significant local interest.

This tour is expected to be documented by camera crews for the 'Welcome to Wrexham' series, further leveraging the club's media presence and global reach.

Wrexham's recent success, including three consecutive promotions, underscores its rapid ascent in English football, making it the first club in the top five divisions to achieve this feat.

The club's celebrity owners, actor Rob McElhenney and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, have significantly contributed to its international popularity and commercial success.

Australia represents the third-largest audience for the 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary series, reflecting the club's growing fan base and international appeal.

Wrexham's strategic international engagements aim to enhance its brand visibility and engage a broader audience, positioning the club as a prominent player in global football.

Wrexham A.F.C. are set to visit Australia and New Zealand for pre-season friendly matches this year, according to multiple reports.

The Welsh football club, made famous worldwide off the back of a successful documentary series, is in line to take on a host of A-League Men sides as part of the trip.

Details continue to emerge following Wrexham's historic promotion to the Championship – the second tier of English football.

Here's what we know so far:

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Wrexham in Australia: Dates, schedule, venue

Wrexham's visit to Australia is set to take place in July 2025.

This was first revealed by Nine News' Tom Morris, who reported that the Welsh club is set to take on Melbourne Victory.

That friendly clash is likely to take place at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

The venue, which typically hosts Australian Rules matches, can fit over 53,000 fans.

"Wrexham, the club that’s been made famous by Ryan Reynolds and a three series documentary overseas ... is highly likely to be playing a game in July against Melbourne Victory at Marvel Stadium," Morris said on Nine News.

"It’s an amazing coup for Visit Victoria (the state's tourism board). If they can get it done, and I expect they will, this is almost certainly happening."

An April report from the Sydney Morning Herald has also revealed Wrexham will visit Sydney and New Zealand as part of their tour.

Venues are yet to be confirmed, although the club are likely to take on Sydney FC and the newly-formed Auckland FC.

It is also expected that camera crews for the Welcome to Wrexham series will travel with the team for the three-match friendly series. 

Who are Wrexham's owners?

In tandem with the popular documentary series, Wrexham's global rise has also accelerated by investment from its two celebrity owners – Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

McElhenney is an actor and producer, best known for his role on sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'.

Reynolds is a Hollywood heavyweight whose fame skyrocketed off his Deadpool film character and associated movies.

Earlier this year, McElhenney revealed that Australia sits behind the US and UK in terms of viewership for the 'Welcome to Wrexham' docuseries.

"Our third biggest audience for Welcome to Wrexham is Australia,” McElhenney told Rolling Stone.

"Number one US, number two UK, number three is Australia, which I find fascinating. There is a lot of love for Wrexham.

"Who knows? Maybe we might bring the club to you instead of the other way around."

Have Wrexham been promoted?

Wrexham currently play in League 1 – the third tier of the English professional football pyramid.

After consecutive promotions from the National League and League 2, the Welsh-based outfit have recently guaranteed their spot in the Championship next season.

As one of the top two sides in League 1, Wrexham will feature in the second-tier of English football for 2025/26.

They have notably become the first club from the top five divisions of English football to secure three consecutive promotions.