**CONFIRMED: Wrexham AFC Owners Approve \$889.5 Million Stadium Project Following Team’s Promotion to Championship**
**Wrexham, Wales —** In a monumental move that solidifies Wrexham AFC’s meteoric rise through the ranks of English football, the club’s celebrity owners **Ryan Reynolds** and **Rob McElhenney** have officially approved a **\$889.5 million stadium expansion and redevelopment project**, following the team’s dramatic promotion to the **EFL Championship**.
The announcement was made early this morning via a joint statement from the club and the ownership group, confirming that the ambitious project—set to transform the iconic **Racecourse Ground** into a world-class, multi-purpose venue—is now fully greenlit.
> “This club is more than just football,” said Reynolds. “It’s a symbol of belief, of resilience, and of dreaming big. With this stadium, we’re building a future that reflects the passion of this community.”
McElhenney echoed the sentiment, calling the investment “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something that reflects what Wrexham has become—a force, a movement, and a home.”
### A Historic Investment in Welsh Football
The redevelopment of the **Racecourse Ground**, the oldest international stadium still in use, will include:
* A complete overhaul of the **Kop Stand** with 20,000 new seats
* Luxury suites, hospitality lounges, and media centers
* A retractable roof for all-weather use
* Eco-friendly energy solutions and modern accessibility features
* A Wrexham AFC Hall of Fame and fan zone area
Construction is expected to begin in **early 2026**, with the first phase ready in time for the **2027-28 Championship season**. Club officials confirmed that the new stadium will meet Premier League standards, with future top-flight aspirations in mind.
### More Than Football
Beyond football, the venue will host concerts, community events, and serve as a hub for tourism in North Wales. The investment is expected to create **over 2,000 jobs**, stimulate local businesses, and inject an estimated **£500 million into the regional economy** over the next decade.
> “This isn’t just a stadium—it’s an economic engine for the people of Wrexham,” said local council leader Sarah Roberts.
The Welsh Government has also pledged support, with potential public-private partnerships to assist in infrastructure and transportation development around the stadium site.
### Championship Dreams Realized
Wrexham’s fairytale journey—from near extinction to Hollywood-backed resurgence—took another turn last weekend as the club clinched automatic promotion to the **Championship**, the second tier of English football. The new stadium announcement underscores the owners’ long-term commitment to not just participating in top-tier football, but thriving in it.
> “We dreamed of this day, but we never imagined it would come this soon,” said manager Phil Parkinson. “Now it’s about building for even bigger days.”
### Fan Reaction
The announcement has electrified the fan base. Supporters gathered outside the Racecourse Ground waving banners and singing club anthems within minutes of the news.
> “We’ve gone from the National League to this in just a few years,” said lifelong supporter Michael Hughes. “This proves the dream is real.”
As Wrexham gears up for its biggest leap yet, one thing is clear: the club’s transformation is far from over. It’s only just beginning.
