The English football docuseries will return in 2026.
May 28, 2025
FX announced today that Welcome to Wrexham has been renewed for a fifth season. The news comes with five episodes left in Season 4 of the docuseries, which gives viewers unprecedented access to the pitch and inside the locker room alongside the players as they partake in some of the biggest matches Wrexham AFC has ever played.
Also announced today was a new bilingual docuseries from Eva Longoria in partnership with Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the three of whom are all investors in Aguascalientes, Mexico-based Club Necaxa. Debuting this summer, the show will chronicle a turbulent and transformational era at the storied Mexican football club and the steadfast supporters who never give up hope.
"Rob and Ryan helped Wrexham AFC become one of the greatest sports stories of our time and what has happened in Wrexham, Wales is truly magical. With Eva Longoria, they're now teaming to support the dreams and aspirations of the Necaxa fans and Aguascalientes community too," said Nick Grad, President, FX Entertainment. "As we begin the journey alongside our partners at Disney+ Latin America with Necaxa this summer, everyone is excited to see them bring the same love and support to Mexico that they'll be bringing to the fifth season of Welcome to Wrexham as the Club heads into the Championship; the next chapter of its fairytale journey."
The series follows actors McElhenney and Reynolds after their 2020 joint purchase of the 5th tier Red Dragons in North Wales, UK with hopes of turning around the struggling football club. Cameras capture the growing pains of the new owners, as neither one had experience in football or even working with each other.
Look for Season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham in 2026.