Tampa is about to sound a lot more like a Saturday morning pub when Wrexham AFC rolls into town to take on Leeds United at Raymond James Stadium next weekend. The preseason friendly is set for Saturday, July 25, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. local time, and is expected to draw traveling fans from both sides as they fine-tune for the new season.
Leeds United’s posted preseason schedule confirms the Tampa date, the 7:30 p.m. kickoff, and bills the contest as one of the club’s U.S. tour stops this summer, according to Leeds United.
Tickets, Price and Where to Buy
Seats for the match are on sale through Ticketmaster. The cheapest tickets were hovering around $61, based on recent listings, according to Creative Loafing Tampa. Supporters hoping to sit in Wrexham or Leeds-specific sections should keep an eye out for any official club presale windows and dedicated allocations.
Why the Matchup Matters
Wrexham’s surge into the global spotlight has been fueled by its celebrity ownership and the "Welcome to Wrexham" documentary series, which dramatically expanded the Red Dragons’ profile beyond traditional lower-league circles, per Wrexham A.F.C.. On the other side, Leeds head into this game as a newly returned Premier League club following their 2025 promotion, according to the Premier League. That sets up a friendly that pairs a fast-rising cult favorite with an established top-flight name, both carrying sizable international followings.
Matchday Notes for Tampa Fans
Raymond James Stadium’s official events calendar lists the fixture and includes logistics like parking information and gate times, and the venue reminds fans of its strict no-bag policy for events, per Raymond James Stadium. Expect heavier traffic around Dale Mabry Highway on match night and plan for classic Florida summer conditions, from humidity to possible storms, when deciding how early to arrive.
Part of a Wider U.S. Summer Run
This Tampa stop is one piece of a larger U.S. summer series promoted by TEG Sport that lines Wrexham up against Premier League and other top-flight opponents in multiple American cities, including high-profile dates in New York and beyond, as reported by AS USA. For Tampa supporters, it is a relatively rare midsummer chance to catch two British clubs on local turf in a single evening.
