"Welcome to Wrexham" is an American sports documentary television series that premiered on August 24, 2022, on FX. The series follows the Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C., which is the third-oldest professional association football team in the world, founded in 1864. It documents the club's revival after being purchased by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who had no prior experience managing a sports team. The show highlights their efforts to improve the team and positively impact the local Wrexham community, while also portraying the challenges they face, including learning the Welsh language and managing the club
. The series has received critical acclaim, winning eight Primetime Emmy Awards and two Critics' Choice Television Awards. It covers the club's progress in the National League and its eventual promotions: finishing 2nd in the 2021–22 season but missing promotion, then securing promotion to EFL League Two in the 2022–23 season, followed by a back-to-back promotion to EFL League One in the 2023–24 season
. Beyond the football matches, the show also explores the lives of fans, club staff, and players, addressing personal and social issues such as mental health, bereavement, and disability. It also explains football terms for a US audience and occasionally features the women's team from the second season onward
. The series is available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu, FX, and Apple TV, and its fourth season premiered on May 15, 2025
