Kop Stand Rising. Credit: Mega Stadiums UK
A new video from Mega Stadiums UK has given Wrexham supporters another detailed look at the transformation of the new Kop Stand, highlighting just how much progress has been made on the club’s £70 million stadium redevelopment.
Using the latest drone footage captured in July 2026, the video explores how construction has accelerated in recent months, with the new stand now clearly beginning to dominate the skyline behind the STōK Cae Ras.
One of the biggest developments visible in the footage is the progress on the two large concrete cores at either end of the stand. These structures will eventually house the lifts, staircases and maintenance access, while the steel framework continues to rise around them.
The video also highlights the installation of floor decking and the first sections of precast terracing, giving supporters one of the clearest indications yet of how the finished Kop will begin to look.
Original target missed, but progress remains impressive
The video explains that the original ambition was for the new Kop to be completed in time for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which is currently being staged across North Wales.
However, delays caused by design changes and the construction of a new electrical substation meant that target could not be achieved.
Despite that, the STōK Cae Ras is still hosting matches during the tournament, including one semi-final and the final, after meeting UEFA’s Category 3 stadium requirements.
Could fans be inside the Kop before it officially opens?
One of the most interesting sections of the video focuses on comments previously made by Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson about the possibility of opening part of the stand before the full project is completed.
While the overall target remains the start of the 2027/28 season, Williamson has revealed the club hopes a limited number of seats could potentially become available during the closing months of the 2026/27 campaign, subject to construction progress.
Even a partial opening would provide an additional boost if Wrexham are competing at the top end of the Championship by that stage of the season.
The video also notes that recently published club accounts confirmed the McLaren Construction contract is worth £70 million, providing the clearest indication yet of the overall cost of the redevelopment.
Another interesting detail is that the two concrete cores will also support telecommunications infrastructure, helping improve mobile connectivity in the surrounding area as part of the wider project.
As the latest aerial footage demonstrates, the transformation of the STōK Cae Ras is becoming more visible with every passing week. For supporters eager to follow every stage of the redevelopment, this latest video offers one of the most comprehensive looks yet at how Wrexham’s new Kop Stand is taking shape.
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