Royal Bank Canada Struck's Lightening Deal With Wrexham AFC To Sponsor New Season
RBC become Wrexham's Official Banking Partner and Back-of-Kit Sponsorer
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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) (Toronto & Wrexham) (Aug 17, 2026): Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announces its partnership with the Wrexham AFC to sponsor the back of kit and official wealth management partner for the 2026/27 season. RBC being Canada's Top Bank has created a huge value in life of canadian living in Canada & Internationally from last 20 years. The Personal & Commercial banking and lending institution has been generously supporting global sports, entertainment, live music, international film and more industries for decades. The current list of sponsorship portfolio includes New York Road Runners, RBC GranFondo Whistler, Royal Bank of Canada V-Series in London, TIFF, The Vic Theatre, Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) and more.
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RBC is one of few banks globally committed to invest in communities beyond Canada especially in Europe. The organization highlights the importance of partnership as a empowering partnership which will use the power of football and club to positively change the lives of children and young people across Wrexham AFC and North Wales.
Dave Mckay (President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC) has said, "At RBC, we believe in the importance of strong, thriving communities where we live and work. Wrexham AFC is a testament to that. What started as a bold idea has grown into one of the most remarkable stories in sport – three promotions in three seasons, a community at its heart, and the world watching. We're proud to partner with a club that shares our belief in the power of community, and we're cheering them on as they write their next chapter."
Rob McElhenney & Ryan Reynolds (Co-Chairmen, Wrexham AFC) delightfuly shared this news as, "We're thrilled to welcome RBC to Wrexham. One of us opened his first bank account with Royal Bank of Canada... We'll let you guess which one. So this one is personal. We look forward to making sure people understand the global reach of RBC as Wrexham continues its march to worldwide football fame."
Michael Williamson (CEO, Wrexham AFC) has said, "I am delighted to welcome Royal Bank of Canada to the Wrexham AFC family as the Official Bank and Official Wealth Management Partner of the Club. At Wrexham we place a great deal of emphasis on our mission to make our community proud, so partnering with Royal Bank of Canada who have a client-first approach to their global community makes perfect sense. We are looking forward to working together with RBC and creating new experiences for our fans, both in Wrexham and worldwide, and for their international clients."
The team will be wearing the playing shirt at the debut match of the season while playing against Cardiff City in 2026/27 EFL Championship campaign in Cardiff City Stadium (South Wales). RBC's shield with RBC logo will be featured on the back of the playing shirt, above the player's name and number, on the Club's men's and women's home, away and third kits. Click here to read more about this news article and more from Wrexham AFC.
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About Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is canadian financial institution with purpose-driven and principles led approach to deliver leading performances globally. The bank operates its business in four major segments including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, capital markets and insurance. The institution employs more than 100,000 working class employees worldwide to cater to more than 19 million clients and provide them with great insights and prosperous future including in U.S. and 49 other countries. The foundation of bank was laid in 1864 as the Merchants' Bank of Halifax in Nova Scotia which then grew from small banking and lending institution to what now seen as Canada's largest iconic bank while gaining trust of millions of canadians.
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About Wrexham AFC
Wrexham Association Football Club are based in Wrexham, North Wales, and after an historic, record-breaking three consecutive promotions are competing in the EFL Championship, the second tier of the English football league pyramid. Formed in 1864, they are the oldest Club in Wales and the third oldest professional team in the world. Wrexham have won the Welsh Cup a record 23 times and beaten some of the biggest clubs in the game in the English FA Cup and UEFA European Cup Winners Cup. The Cae Ras, home to Wrexham AFC, is the world's oldest international stadium that continues to host international games. Wrexham AFC are owned by Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds. The goal of the new owners is to grow the team and establish Wrexham AFC as a Premier League club in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham.
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