Fixture and broadcast essentials
Wrexham will meet Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Saturday 18 July. Kick-off is at 4pm BST (6pm local time in Finland). The match will be shown in the UK on MUTV, which begins its coverage at 3.30pm BST with half an hour of pre-match build-up.
- Date: Saturday 18 July 2026
- Venue: Helsinki Olympic Stadium
- UK kick-off: 4pm BST
- UK broadcast: MUTV (subscription)
- Wrexham single-game pass: £4.99 (via club website)
How supporters can stream the game
Fans wishing to stream the fixture can do so through the MUTV app or the official Manchester United website, subject to a valid subscription. MUTV offers a longer-term subscription option, while Wrexham’s official site is selling a single-match digital pass for £4.99, providing a lower-cost route for Reds supporters who do not subscribe year-round.
Phil Parkinson will use this friendly as a fitness test
The match represents more than a showpiece: for Wrexham it is a practical step in pre-season preparation. Manager Phil Parkinson will be able to assess squad fitness and match-readiness ahead of a Championship campaign in which the club hopes to build on last season’s narrow miss from the play-offs.
Squad and wider context
Manchester United are treating the fixture as part of their warm-up schedule. With the World Cup having concluded earlier in the summer, United’s management are expected to rest players who had deep involvement in that tournament and to select a youthful setup with some experienced names to balance it. For Wrexham, the fixture is one of several high-profile friendlies on the calendar before the club travels to the United States for a pre-season tour.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Kick-off (UK) | 4pm BST |
| Venue | Helsinki Olympic Stadium |
| Primary UK broadcast | MUTV (starts 3.30pm BST) |
| Wrexham single-match pass | £4.99 |
For local supporters in Wrexham who cannot travel, the single-match pass offers an accessible way to follow the club as it prepares for the competitive season. The friendly also provides a rare occasion to see Wrexham take on a top Premier League side ahead of the Championship campaign, and the result will be less important than the fitness, tactical experiments and minutes afforded to squad members.
Supporters planning to watch should check their chosen streaming service in advance for subscription requirements and start times, particularly if viewing from outside the UK where kick-off times will differ. The fixture adds to a summer schedule that will define how ready Wrexham are when league competition resumes.
