Necaxa: Release date news, streaming details, and more about the Hulu sports docuseries

Necaxa is a bilingual docuseries, produced by FX and Disney+ Latin America, which is a trailblazer of Welcome to Wrexham. It documents the tale of Club Necaxa, which was colloquially referred to as Los Rayos, a historic Liga MX club headquartered in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

The show gives audiences access like never before to the locker room and boardroom, and as the club goes through staff shake-ups, we see how personnel surprises and player injuries affect the team. This docuseries documents a unique and revealing close-up of Necaxa at a critical and defining moment in the club's history.

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Release Date & Format

Premiere Date:

• Necaxa is set to debut its first two episodes on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9 PM ET/PT on FXX in the U.S.

Next‑day Streaming:

• Episodes 1 and 2 will arrive on Hulu on Friday, August 8 in the U.S.
• International viewers can stream the docuseries on Disney+ in regions such as Mexico., although release dates may vary.

Episode Releases (Weeks 1–3):

• August 7, 14, and 21: Two new episodes each Thursday.

Episode Releases (Weeks 4–6):

• Week 4 (Aug 28): Episode 7
• Week 5 (Sept 4): Episode 8
• Week 6 (Sept 11): Episode 9

Finale on Sept 18: Episode 10

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Behind the Scenes: Team and Producers

A team of executive producers and creative partners has collaborated to bring the show to screens, aiming to capture the club’s pivotal journey. Key contributors include:

• Executive Producers: Eva Longoria, who owns a stake in Club Necaxa, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac (formerly McElhenney) from Welcome to Wrexham.
• Creative Partners: Hyphenate Media Group, More Better Productions, Maximum Effort, and 3 Arts Entertainment contribute distinct expertise.
• Inspiration: Drawing on Reynolds and McElhenney’s storytelling with Wrexham AFC, the series adapts the approach to the show's story.

This collaboration of club involvement, celebrity backing, and experienced producers shapes a docuseries offering an authentic look at the show's season.

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Why Focus on Necaxa?

• Club History: Founded in 1923, Club Necaxa has a rich legacy, including its success in the 1990s. However, the team has seen decades of instability, financial issues, relocations, and redevelopment.
• Current Context: Despite struggles, Necaxa finished 5th in the Clausura 2025 regular season and reached the quarterfinals.
• Celebrity Stake: Along with Longoria, Reynolds and McElhenney’s involvement adds a global profile to the project, similar to what happened with Wrexham AFC.

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The series takes viewers to the core of a popular yet stormy football club that is at a turning point in their history. In August and throughout September 2025, viewers will see how the players, coaches, and fans of the team will make critical decisions; having to overcome their emotions, and experience the expectations of the people of Aguascalientes.

Influenced by the creative genius behind Welcome to Wrexham, the docuseries will provide insights into the world of sport and community, with the Club as the focus.