Wrexham AFC co-chairmen, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, are set to host a live broadcast during the highly anticipated match between Wrexham AFC and Swansea City on 13 March. The event promises an innovative blend of sports, entertainment, and behind-the-scenes access.
The live event titled "Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan" is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm. Broadcasting directly from STōK Cae Ras, the co-chairmen will provide unscripted match analysis and real-time reactions throughout the game.
This unique matchday experience aims to offer fans more than just a regular football commentary. It will feature insights from both Mac and Reynolds alongside Sky Sports presenter David Prutton. This trio's dynamic interaction is expected to add an extra layer of excitement for viewers tuning in for the game.
Wrexham Owners, Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds, said:
“As with our decision to take over Wrexham five years ago, we genuinely have no idea how this is going to go, but we will give it our best.
“Neither of us have called a sporting event of any variety, let alone a sport we basically learned the rules of five years ago. Either way, it will be another unpredictable day at the Racecourse and we can’t wait. We’re grateful to our partners at the EFL and Sky Sports, the latter of which we hope is ready with the bleep button.”
Blending Sport, Entertainment & Insider Access
The upcoming broadcast seeks not only to entertain but also provide documentary-style insider access in real-time. This approach offers fans a rare glimpse into what happens behind-the-scenes during a football match while maintaining focus on the action unfolding on the pitch.
"Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan" is being produced by Sky Sports and will be aired on Sky Sports Football in the UK. For US viewers keen on catching this unique sporting event, it will be available on Paramount+.
This innovative initiative by Reynolds and McElhenney aims at enhancing viewer engagement by offering more than just traditional sports broadcasting. By combining sport with entertainment elements along with exclusive insider access into what goes behind a football match - they are setting new standards for how sports events can be presented.
“From the very beginning of Rob and Ryan’s ownership, we have strived as a Club to do things differently,” adds Michael Williamson, CEO of Wrexham. “The first-ever Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan, together with Sky Sports and the EFL, continues on this theme and allows Wrexham fans globally yet another unique way of following our match with Swansea in a world where sport and entertainment collide.”
