Wrexham swap America for Australia! Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney taking Red Dragons Down Under in 2025 as pre-season tour fixtures announced

The Red Dragons have been heading to the United States and Canada after seeing their fan base grow rapidly in that region. The ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ documentary series has allowed the Welsh outfit to open up a window to the world.

Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are eager to ensure that Wrexham continue to branch out into new territories. With that in mind, it has been confirmed that Phil Parkinson’s squad will be heading Down Under this summer.

Wrexham will face A-League sides Melbourne Victory on July 11 (Marvel Stadium), Sydney FC on July 15 (Allianz Stadium) and Wellington Phoenix on July 19 (Sky Stadium).

Reynolds and McElhenney said in a joint statement on Wrexham’s official website: “From the very beginning, we wanted to help make Wrexham a globally recognised team, town and brand. We could not be more excited to bring the Red Dragons to Australia and New Zealand, and we are particularly proud that this announcement features neither a Men at Work or Hugh Jackman joke. The latter of which took maturity and tremendous restraint. We’re proud of Ryan. Of course, we make no promises going forward.”

Caroline Carnegie, managing director of Melbourne Victory, said: “We’re excited to test our squad against Wrexham, a club that has risen to global prominence in recent years. To play a team with such a rich history, in front of our passionate and loyal fans at Marvel Stadium, will be a fantastic experience for all football supporters. What makes this even more special is the alignment between our two clubs, which both Wrexham and Melbourne Victory both deeply connected to their communities and committed to growing the game.”

Sydney FC CEO Mark Aubrey added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Wrexham AFC to Sydney. Their incredible story and continued rise has captured the imagination of fans in Australia and around the world, and we are proud to be hosting this global sensation. Facing a team with such momentum, driven by the passion of Rob and Ryan, is a fantastic opportunity for our club and an amazing chance for our Members, and the wider football community, to witness Wrexham and their award-winning docu series first-hand. I’m looking forward to seeing Sydney FC and Hollywood glamour mixing in our iconic city at the magnificent Allianz Stadium.”

Wellington Phoenix General Manager David Dome went on to say: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Wrexham to Wellington. The capital has a proud history of hosting New Zealand’s biggest football events, and this promises to be another unmissable match at Sky Stadium. Wrexham have had an incredible rise to the Championship and I know our players can't wait to test themselves against the Red Dragons. I also look forward to catching up with Rob and Ryan over a pint of Wrexham lager at The Welsh Dragon, the only Welsh bar in the southern hemisphere!”

Wrexham’s trip to the other side of the world will form part of their preparations for the 2025-26 campaign. They are now a Championship outfit following a historic run of three successive promotions. There is the potential for new signings to join them Down Under, with more business expected in the summer transfer window.