The Welcome to Wrexham collection has put the Red Dragons on the map, however how a lot does the membership really make from the internationally-acclaimed present?
In brief, nothing. Not instantly, at the very least. But earlier than you dismiss Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as a few fiscally-reckless philanthropists, there are many oblique methods the documentary makes cash.
The knock-on impact of the explosion in notoriety is very large. Wrexham shirts at the moment are offered everywhere in the world and worldwide vacationers are pouring into the Welsh borderlands to catch a glimpse of the ‘well-known’ Racecourse Ground.
READ MORE: Wrexham director admits membership are shedding ‘a tonne of cash’ regardless of increasing stadium
READ MORE: Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham now have greater stadium than two Premier League golf equipment
Elsewhere, quite a few sponsors, equivalent to SToOkay Coffee Brew, who purchased naming rights for Wrexham’s stadium in May, and tech large HP have signed profitable offers with the membership to piggyback on the publicity supplied by FX, who stream Welcome to Wrexham within the US, and Disney+, who do the identical within the UK.
According to The Athletic, the membership pulls in between £7m-£10m a 12 months by sponsorship offers. It’s little surprise subsequently {that a} third season of the docu-series has simply been confirmed for 2024. It will premiere in Spring, fairly than Autumn, to scale back the time lag between occasions occurring and being screened.
How many extra seasons of Welcome to Wrexham do you assume there might be? Let us know within the feedback part under.
(Image: PA)
(Image: Getty Images)
Wrexham are flying excessive in League Two having steadied themselves after a little bit of wobbly begin on their first return to the Football League in 15 years. They’re at present second within the desk, 4 factors behind league-leaders Stockport, who’ve performed a recreation greater than Phil Parkinson’s facet.
After successful simply 4 of their first 11 league video games, Wrexham have 9 of their final 12 outings, and are additionally within the third spherical of the FA Cup.
Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and plenty extra
The Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we would like you to affix us!
Through the app, we’ll ship you the sassiest showbiz tales, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…together with the newest breaking information in fact.
To be a part of our group, all you need to do to affix is click on on this hyperlink, choose ‘Join Chat’ and also you’re in!
No one will be capable to see who has enroll and nobody can ship messages aside from the Daily Star staff. We additionally deal with our group members to competitions, particular provides, promotions, and adverts from us and our companions.
If you don’t like our group, you’ll be able to take a look at any time you want. To go away our group click on on the identify on the prime of your display screen and select Exit group. If you’re curious, you’ll be able to learn our Privacy Notice.
Should they obtain promotion to League One this season they’d grow to be the primary staff to leap up two divisions in two years since Luton managed the feat in 2018 and in 2019, transferring from League Two as much as the Championship.