Wrexham to Face Liverpool at Yankee Stadium in July

English Championship club's US tour includes matches against Premier League teams

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Wrexham AFC, the English Championship club made famous by the TV series "Welcome to Wrexham," will take on Liverpool FC at Yankee Stadium on July 29 as part of their 2026 US tour. The tour also includes matches against Leeds United and Sunderland AFC.

Why it matters

Wrexham's US tour represents a major opportunity for the club to grow its fanbase and profile in North America, especially with the 2026 World Cup being held in the US. Facing off against Premier League powerhouses like Liverpool will also provide valuable experience for Wrexham as they aim to eventually reach the top tier of English soccer.

The details

Wrexham's US tour will kick off on July 25 with a match against Leeds United in Tampa, Florida. After the Yankee Stadium clash with Liverpool on July 29, the tour will conclude on August 2 with a game against Sunderland AFC in Philadelphia. Wrexham is owned by actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who have invested heavily in the club since purchasing it in 2020, helping it rise from the fifth to the second tier of English soccer.

  • The US tour will take place from July 25 to August 2, 2026.
  • Wrexham will face Liverpool at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2026.

The players

Wrexham AFC

An English football club that plays in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English soccer. The club was purchased in 2020 by actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who have invested in growing the team.

Liverpool FC

An English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, one of the most successful teams in English football history.

Phil Parkinson

The manager of Wrexham AFC.

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What they’re saying

“We are all looking forward to returning to the US as part of our pre-season preparations. We have had terrific support on our last trips to the States, and we can't wait to see our supporters out there again, while also playing against three quality opponents in matches that will play a key part in us getting ready for the 2026/27 campaign.”

— Phil Parkinson, Wrexham Manager (frontrowsoccer.com)

“Wrexham in the USA 2026 takes us back to the United States for the first time since 2024 and in the same year the FIFA World Cup is being held in the states. The tour provides a fantastic opportunity for our growing fan base, especially those living in the US, to follow the team in action across three high profile matches. It is exciting to be playing in Florida and New York for the first time, and of course to be returning to Philadelphia, our co-chairman Rob Mac's home city. The fact that we are playing Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland, all teams currently playing in the Premier League, promises three great occasions on big stages, and we look forward to seeing and meeting our fans there.”

— Michael Williamson, Wrexham CEO (frontrowsoccer.com)

What’s next

Pre-sale tickets for the Wrexham US tour matches will be available on March 10, 2026, with general on-sale taking place on March 12, 2026.

The takeaway

Wrexham's high-profile US tour against Premier League opponents represents a major opportunity for the club to grow its brand and fanbase in North America, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. The matches will also provide valuable experience for Wrexham as they aim to eventually reach the top tier of English soccer.