Rob McElhenney's Wrexham AFC to Play in Philly Area This Summer

Wrexham AFC will face off against Sunderland AFC at Subaru Park in August as part of a U.S. tour.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Rob McElhenney, the creator and star of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," will bring his Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC to the Philadelphia area this summer for a friendly match against Sunderland AFC at Subaru Park on August 2. The match will be part of a multi-city U.S. tour for Wrexham and several other English Premier League teams.

Why it matters

This will be the first time Wrexham has returned to the Philadelphia region since 2023, giving local fans a chance to see the team co-owned by McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. The match is also part of the buildup to the 2026 World Cup, which will feature several games at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

The details

Wrexham AFC will face off against Sunderland AFC at 7 p.m. on August 2 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. The match is part of a larger U.S. tour for Wrexham and several other English Premier League teams, including Liverpool FC and Leeds United, with additional stops in cities like Chicago, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, and Tampa.

  • Wrexham AFC will return to the Philadelphia area on August 2, 2026.
  • Tickets for the match will go on presale on March 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET.
  • The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with six matches scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia between June 14 and July 4.

The players

Rob McElhenney

The creator and star of the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" who is now a co-owner of Wrexham AFC.

Wrexham AFC

A Welsh soccer team co-owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds that will be touring the U.S. this summer.

Sunderland AFC

An English Premier League team that will be facing off against Wrexham AFC at Subaru Park in August.

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What’s next

Fans can register for presale access to tickets for the Wrexham AFC vs. Sunderland AFC match at Subaru Park before they go on sale to the general public.

The takeaway

This match between Wrexham AFC and Sunderland AFC is an exciting opportunity for Philadelphia-area soccer fans to see two international clubs compete, while also serving as a warm-up for the 2026 World Cup matches that will take place at Lincoln Financial Field later that summer.