Trending Now - Wrexham Takes on Liverpool in Exciting FA Cup Showdown

WHO:

Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly McElhenney)

Liverpool FC, current reigning Premier League champion

Phil Parkinson, Wrexham manager

Dominic Hyam, Wrexham captain

TEG Sport, event promotion company

WHAT:

Wrexham will play Liverpool in a preseason soccer match at Yankee Stadium.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

General public ticket sales will begin on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.

Wrexham has achieved three consecutive promotions, moving from the National League to the Championship.

Wrexham is currently sixth in the EFL Championship, four points above Southampton.

Wrexham has previously toured the U.S. in 2023 and 2024, beating Manchester United and drawing with Chelsea.

Wrexham's last match against Liverpool was in 2007, and the last competitive match was in 1978.

WHERE:

Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA

STōK Cae Ras, Wrexham, Wales

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida (first match of the U.S. tour)

GEODIS Park, Nashville, Tennessee (Liverpool's match against Sunderland)

Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois (Liverpool's match against Leeds)

WHEN:

Match against Liverpool: July 29, 2026

Ticket sales start: March 12, 2026

First match of the U.S. tour: July 25, 2026

Last match of the U.S. tour: August 2, 2026

Last match against Liverpool: 2007

Last competitive match: 1978

WHY:

Wrexham aims to expand its market presence in the U.S. and capitalize on its recent success and popularity due to the documentary "Welcome to Wrexham."

The matches are part of Wrexham's preseason preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.

HOW:

The match series is organized and promoted by TEG Sport.

Wrexham's success in the Championship has led to increased interest and support from fans, particularly in the U.S.

Wrexham AFC, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is set to face reigning Premier League champions Liverpool FC in a preseason match at Yankee Stadium on July 29, 2026. General public ticket sales will kick off on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster, as Wrexham looks to build on its recent success and popularity following the documentary "Welcome to Wrexham." This match marks a significant moment for Wrexham, who has achieved three consecutive promotions and is currently sixth in the EFL Championship, while their last encounter with Liverpool was back in 2007.