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Summer Soccer Series · July–August 2026

WREXHAM
IN THE
USA

Three matches. Three iconic stadiums. Exclusively Premier League opposition. The Red Dragons return to the East Coast.

Jul 25 · Tampa
Wrexham vs Leeds United
Raymond James Stadium
Jul 29 · New York
Wrexham vs Liverpool FC
Yankee Stadium
Aug 2 · Philadelphia
Wrexham vs Sunderland AFC
Subaru Park
3
Matches
3
States
PL
Opposition Only
1864
Founded
Confirmed Fixtures

THE TOUR SCHEDULE

Wrexham AFC's first US tour featuring exclusively Premier League opposition — three matches across the East Coast in some of America's most iconic sporting venues.

Saturday
25
July 2026
🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida · Summer Soccer Series
WREXHAM AFC vs LEEDS UNITED
🏟 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa · Capacity 65,890
Get Tickets → Tampa Guide ↓
Wednesday
29
July 2026
🇺🇸 New York City · Summer Soccer Series
WREXHAM AFC vs LIVERPOOL FC
🏟 Yankee Stadium, New York · Capacity 46,537
Get Tickets → NYC Guide ↓
Sunday
02
Aug 2026
🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Summer Soccer Series
WREXHAM AFC vs SUNDERLAND AFC
🏟 Subaru Park, Chester, PA · Capacity 18,500
Get Tickets → Philly Guide ↓

"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."

— Phil Parkinson, Wrexham AFC Manager
Your Tour Roadmap

10 DAYS IN THE USA

July 23–24 · Tampa Arrival
Fly in, check in, explore Ybor City
Two days in Tampa before the match — time for Busch Gardens, the Riverwalk, and the Buccaneers' stadium.
July 25 · Match Day 1
Wrexham vs Leeds United — Raymond James Stadium
First ever Wrexham match in Florida. Pre-match tailgate, then 65,890-capacity stadium experience.
July 26–28 · New York City
Travel north — three nights in NYC
Fly or take Amtrak from Tampa. Three nights to explore Manhattan before the Yankee Stadium showpiece.
July 29 · Match Day 2
Wrexham vs Liverpool FC — Yankee Stadium
The headline fixture of the tour. One of the world's most iconic sporting venues — the Bronx at full roar.
July 30–Aug 1 · Philadelphia
Rob Mac's home city — two nights
Amtrak Philadelphia is just 90 minutes from Penn Station. Time for cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell and the Rocky steps.
August 2 · Match Day 3
Wrexham vs Sunderland AFC — Subaru Park
The tour finale at the riverside Subaru Park in Chester, PA — a ground beloved by its supporters for its intimacy and atmosphere.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA
Match 1 · July 25 · Raymond James Stadium
SAT 25 JULY
Things to Do in Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa
Theme Park · All Day
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Africa-themed adventure park with world-class roller coasters and one of the largest collections of African animals in North America. Perfect pre-match day out.

From $99 · Book via GetYourGuide Book →
Tampa Riverwalk boat tour
Boat Tour · 90 minutes
Tampa Riverwalk Scenic Cruise

Glide past downtown Tampa's skyline, historic Ybor City waterfront and the Davis Islands on a narrated sightseeing cruise — a great way to orientate the city.

From $35 · Book via GetYourGuide Book →
Ybor City Tampa food tour
Food Tour · 3 hours
Ybor City Food & History Tour

Explore Tampa's Cuban heritage in the historic Ybor City district — hand-rolled cigars, the legendary Cuban sandwich, and stories of the city's immigrant past.

From $65 · Book via GetYourGuide Book →
Where to Stay in Tampa
★★★★★
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
0.8 mi from Raymond James Stadium
From $280/night
★★★★
Marriott Tampa Waterside
Riverwalk location · 1 mi from stadium
From $175/night
★★★
Hampton Inn Tampa Airport
Good value · free breakfast
From $119/night

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NEW YORK CITY
Match 2 · July 29 · Yankee Stadium, The Bronx
WED 29 JULY
Things to Do in New York
New York City skyline tour
City Tour · 3 hours
NYC Highlights Sightseeing Tour

See all the landmarks — Times Square, Central Park, the High Line, and Brooklyn Bridge — on a narrated guided tour. The ideal first-day orientation.

From $49 · GetYourGuide Book →
Statue of Liberty New York
Landmark · Half Day
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Ferry to Liberty Island with access to the Statue and Ellis Island National Museum — book well in advance as this sells out weeks ahead, especially in summer.

From $32 · GetYourGuide Book →
Yankee Stadium New York
Stadium Tour · 75 minutes
Yankee Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Walk the dugout, Monument Park and press box of one of sport's most iconic arenas — before you watch Wrexham take the field there on July 29th. Unmissable context.

From $25 · GetYourGuide Book →
Where to Stay in New York
★★★★★
The Knickerbocker — Times Square
Midtown Manhattan · Easy Subway to Bronx
From $380/night
★★★★
Marriott East Side
Midtown East · 4/5/6 trains direct to Yankee
From $249/night
★★★
Pod 51 Hotel
Budget-smart · Midtown Manhattan
From $139/night

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PHILADELPHIA
Match 3 · August 2 · Subaru Park, Chester PA
SUN 2 AUGUST

Philadelphia is co-chairman Rob McElhenney's home city — and Subaru Park in Chester, PA is a 25-minute drive from downtown Philadelphia, sitting on the banks of the Delaware River. It's a setting Wrexham fans will already feel at home in.

Things to Do in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Liberty Bell tour
History Tour · Half Day
Independence Hall & Liberty Bell Tour

Walk where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. America's most significant historic district — a free attraction that warrants a guided context tour.

From $28 · GetYourGuide Book →
Philadelphia cheesesteak food tour
Food Tour · 2.5 hours
Reading Terminal Market & Cheesesteak Tour

The legendary Reading Terminal Market and a proper Pat's vs Geno's cheesesteak face-off — essential Philadelphia culture for any visiting sports fan. Pre-match perfection.

From $55 · GetYourGuide Book →
Rocky Steps Philadelphia Museum of Art
Walking Tour · 2 hours
Rocky Steps & Movie Locations Tour

Run the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, visit the Rocky statue, and tour the city's iconic film locations — including spots connected to Rob McElhenney's own story.

From $38 · GetYourGuide Book →
Where to Stay in Philadelphia
★★★★★
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Rittenhouse Square · 25 min to Subaru Park
From $310/night
★★★★
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Old City · Walking to Independence Hall
From $199/night
★★★
Hyatt Place Philadelphia City Centre
Good value · Center City location
From $149/night

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Before the Tour — Visit Wrexham

THE HOME OF THE RED DRAGONS

Before the Red Dragons take the USA by storm, experience where it all began. Wrexham is a city transformed — visit the world's oldest international stadium, walk the streets featured in the Emmy Award-winning Welcome to Wrexham docuseries, and drink in the pubs where the Wrexham story was written.

Our complete Wrexham guide covers the best pubs, restaurants, the Kop End experience at STōK Cae Ras, and everything you need for a proper Welsh footballing pilgrimage before the summer tour.

Explore the Wrexham City Guide →
1864
Year Founded
3rd
Oldest Pro Club in World
3
Consecutive Promotions
23
Welsh Cup Wins

UP THE TOWN!

Don't miss a minute of Wrexham in the USA 2026. Secure your match tickets, book your hotels and plan your East Coast adventure.

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