Events at City Ground

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Stadium Overview

• Home Team: Nottingham Forest
• Capacity: 31,212
• Opened: 3 September 1898
• Address: Pavilion Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5FJ
• Stands: Peter Taylor Stand, Brian Clough Stand, Bridgford Stand, Trent End
• Away supporters: Lower tier of the Bridgford Stand
• Record attendance: 49,946 (against Manchester United, 1967)
• Public transport: Nottingham station, then a walk or bus

The City Ground sits on the south bank of the River Trent in West Bridgford, around 300 yards from Meadow Lane, the home of Notts County. It is where Brian Clough's Forest sides prepared for back-to-back European Cup wins in 1979 and 1980, and it remains one of the most atmospheric grounds in the Premier League.

History of City Ground

Forest played their first match here on 3 September 1898, a Division One game against Blackburn Rovers in front of 15,000. The record crowd of 49,946 came for a game against Manchester United on 28 October 1967. The ground hosted three group matches at Euro 96.

Plans to expand the capacity to around 52,500 were submitted in December 2025, with the Peter Taylor Stand, the Trent End and the Brian Clough Stand all due to grow.

The stands at City Ground

• Peter Taylor Stand: On the west side, named after Clough's right-hand man. It is the target of the planned expansion.
• Brian Clough Stand: On the east side of the pitch.
• Bridgford Stand: The south end. Its lower tier is given to away supporters.
• Trent End: The north end, which is also due to be expanded.

Away supporters at City Ground

Away fans sit in the lower tier of the Bridgford Stand, which holds up to 5,131.

About City Ground Tickets

Official tickets for Nottingham Forest home games go to season ticket holders and members first, with little left for general sale. Tickets for Nottingham Forest fixtures at City Ground are available at Love1Ticket with no membership required. See all Nottingham Forest tickets.

City Ground Facilities

Food and drink: Concourse kiosks throughout each stand serving pies, hot food, snacks and drinks.

Payment: Card and contactless payment accepted throughout.

Tickets: Digital ticketing in use. Download the Forest app and ensure your device is charged before arrival.

Club Shop: Located at the ground and open on matchdays.

Accessible facilities: Accessible seating and toilet facilities throughout. Contact the club in advance for specific requirements.

Family section: Dedicated family area available for selected fixtures.

Bags: A bag policy is in operation. Check restrictions before travelling.

Popular Events at City Ground

• Premier League
• UEFA Europa League
• FA Cup
• EFL (Carabao) Cup

East Midlands Derby - Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City and Forest vs Derby County are among the most fiercely contested rivalries in the Midlands.