Chelsea F.C. and Wrexham AFC, will return to the United States this summer for a July 24 match at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The two teams played against each other last summer in front of a sold-out crowd at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Chelsea F.C. is one of the most successful and storied soccer teams in the world. Nicknamed “The Blues”, the West London based club has captured 6 Premier League titles and won the UEFA Champions League trophy twice, most recently in 2021. Chelsea F.C. has a star studded roster including midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Cole Palmer, Forward Raheem Sterling, and Defender Reece James.
“It is great to be playing Wrexham once again, following the success of last year’s encounter in Chapel Hill. We look forward to playing in front of our loyal supporters based in California at the Levi’s® Stadium, which is sure to create a wonderful atmosphere,” said Chelsea F.C. Chief Executive Officer, Chris Jurasek.
Wrexham AFC, owned by Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, has risen to one of the most popular soccer teams in the UK and United States. The FX series, “Welcome to Wrexham” has received critical acclaim winning five Primetime Emmy Awards. Founded in 1864, Wrexham is the third oldest professional soccer team in the world and continues to gain new fans across the United States, eager to follow and support the Club on their journey up the English Football Pyramid.
This match will be one of Wrexham AFC’s three U.S. matches this summer as part of their 2024 Wrex Coast Tour, additional match details forthcoming.
Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson said: “We’re looking forward to returning to the United States for our summer tour, and the match at Levi’s® Stadium against Chelsea promises to be an exciting and memorable occasion – as well as an important part of our pre-season preparations. It was a great privilege to meet fans in the US last summer, and we’re excited to see more of our passionate supporters in San Francisco in July.”
Event promoters TEG Sport (TEG) are very proud to bring Chelsea F.C. and Wrexham AFC to the U.S., working alongside Levi’s® Stadium.
Geoff Jones, Group CEO of TEG said: “We are thrilled to be able to bring the iconic powerhouse club, Chelsea F.C. back to the US, as well as the captivating story that is Wrexham AFC back to California.
Both clubs have exceptional followings globally and the match is expected to sell fast especially at the iconic Levi’s® Stadium, Santa Clara.”
Ticket Details:
Pre-sale opens Monday, March 11th at 9:00 AM PT via Ticketmaster.
Sign up now for pre-sale and early access to tickets here https://laylo.com/teg_sport/dC4sQ.
Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Ticketmaster Wednesday, March 13th, at 9:00 AM PT.
Match Details:
Chelsea F.C. vs. Wrexham AFC
Levi’s® Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
July 24, 2024