THE WORLD'S OLDEST INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM
Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH
How to find us
STōK Cae Ras
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AH
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Capacity - 12,600 (Sport - including the Temporary Kop) and 21,000 (Music)
How to get here
By car: The STōK Cae Ras is located on Mold Road. The postcode is LL11 2AH. By car, take the A483 from Chester or Oswestry to Wrexham. Exit at the ‘Mold’ junction and then follow signs for ‘Town Centre’ and the Racecourse Ground will come quickly into view.
By train: The nearest train station is Wrexham General, which is located next to the ground. Please note, under current (October 2021) Welsh Government guidelines you must wear a facemask when travelling on Transport for Wales services.
By bus: Wrexham bus station is located in the centre of town. From the bus station, head towards the prominent multi-storey car park and turn right along Mold Road. The ground will be located on the right-hand side, just after you cross the bridge over the railway tracks, about half a mile along this road.
History
The STōK Cae Ras is the world's oldest international football stadium still in continuous use, having hosted Wales' first ever international home game against Scotland on March 5, 1877. The stadium's history can be traced back much further, however - with horse racing recorded at the Racecourse possibly even 400 years ago. Used for multiple sports throughout its history, Wrexham played their first ever match at the ground in October 1864, and the Football Club has played there almost ever since - only moving for a two-year period between 1881-1883 when rent increases forced the team to move away.
Wrexham AFC became owners of the ground in June 2022 for the first time and STōK Cold Brew Coffee became the stadium's first sponsors the following year. The stadium also hosts music concerts, with Stereophonics, Olly Murs and UB40 among recent bands to have performed there. In the summer of 2023, live music returned as Kings of Leon played two massive shows, supported by Far From Saints and Declan Swans.
Stands
Macron Stand:
An all-seater stand, completed in 1999, which also includes our executive boxes and Betty Buzz Suite. The Macron Stand boasts a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform, as well as our Autism-Friendly quiet zone (Block PG1), which has our Sensory Room located nearby under the stand. Alongside the aforementioned hospitality facilities, there is also the refurbished 1864 Suite and concourse facilities selling hot and cold drinks, alcohol and food. The Macron Stand also houses our television gantry and commentary facilities.
STōK Cold Brew Coffee Stand:
This is an all-seater, fully covered stand. Situated behind the goal, this stand seats 3,000 spectators and provides supporters with an excellent view close to the heart of the action on the pitch. The concourse facilities, including Jonesy's Bar, were refurbished for the start of the 2021/22 season and a new wheelchair-accessible viewing area opened at pitch level. The Wrexham AFC Community Trust office is located in the stand.
Wrexham Lager Stand:
The main stand is an all seater, fully covered facility. The two tiers which make up the stand provide a capacity of 4,200. There are also hospitality facilities in the stand in the form of the Board Room, Executive Lounge, Bamford's Suite and Centenary Club. Seating includes the Director's Box, as well as press facilities for written media and radio broadcasters. Away supporters are located at the university end of the stand.
The Kop:
Planning permission has been granted for a new stand at The Kop End of the ground, to replace the Club's iconic former all-standing terrace. The new stand will have a capacity of 5,500, with safe standing provision, hospitality and accessible seating all included. In December 2023, the 2,289-capacity Temporary Kop Stand opened as we await the start of the building of the permanent stand.
Refreshments
Kiosks situated under all stands, including behind the Temporary Kop Stand.
Club Shop
Located on the Wrexham Lager Stand side of the ground - entry off Crispin Lane, via the main club car park.