After pulling off one of the most incredible rises in modern football, Wrexham’s players flew straight from the pitch to the party capital of the world—Las Vegas.
But amid the champagne and confetti, their celebrations hit a bizarre bump: they got trapped in a lift for nearly an hour.
Third Time’s a Charm—Until It Isn’t
This was no ordinary getaway. It was Wrexham’s third year in a row flying out to Sin City to toast yet another promotion.
Under Phil Parkinson, the Welsh side have defied all expectations, climbing from non-league obscurity all the way to the Championship in just four seasons.
Their latest campaign ended with them finishing second in League One with an impressive 92 points, just behind Birmingham City’s dominant 111.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were right there to witness the historic moment at the Racecourse Ground, jumping out of their seats in sheer joy.
With co-owner Rob McElhenney also in on the ride, the Hollywood backing behind the club has turned Wrexham’s story into something straight out of a film script.
A £500,000 Party—With a Pause
The celebrations were as big as the achievement. According to The Sun, the co-owners dropped around £500,000 on this year’s promotion party.
Things kicked off in typical Vegas style—with a pool party.
After soaking up the sun, the players returned to the luxurious Bellagio Hotel to get ready for the night ahead, which included a stop at the popular Hakkasan Nightclub.
But before the real partying could begin, the squad found themselves quite literally stuck.
While making their way to the club via elevator, the players—hyped up and slightly tipsy—started jumping around in excitement.
The lift didn’t share their enthusiasm. It froze mid-journey, trapping the entire group inside.
Firefighters to the Rescue
What started as high-energy fun quickly turned into a buzzkill.
It reportedly took about an hour before emergency crews arrived to pry open the lift and free the squad.
Needless to say, the excitement dulled a bit as the players sobered up during the wait.
Still, the team took it in stride—after all, a story like that just adds to the legend.
Chasing Premier League Dreams
Wrexham’s third straight promotion isn’t just historic—it’s unheard of. No team in the top five tiers of English football has ever done it before.
If they can pull it off again next season and reach the Premier League, they’ll mark their first top-flight appearance in 160 years of existence.
And if that happens, you can bet there’ll be another trip to Vegas—hopefully with less elevator drama.
Vegas Party Playbook: A Look Back
This year wasn’t the club’s first rodeo when it came to over-the-top celebrations.
In 2023, following their promotion to League Two, the team kicked things off with a night at Hakkasan.
The next day brought more festivities at Wet Republic Ultra Pool at MGM Grand.
Dinner was no low-key affair either. The squad dined at celebrity hotspot Spago with Rob McElhenney and his wife, actress Kaitlin Olson.
An extravagant seafood feast awaited, complete with an ice sculpture of the Wrexham crest and all the shellfish one could dream of—think Maine lobster, shrimp, oysters, crab legs, and more.
They wrapped things up at OMNIA nightclub, where they were greeted like rockstars—giant Welsh flags waving, sparklers flying, and the entire club dancing in celebration.
Their final stop? A splashy afternoon at TAO Beach Dayclub, where private cabanas go for thousands and bottles of champagne can reach £1,200 a pop.