Tomorrow, Nottingham Forest return to action following the international break as we welcome Rob Edwards’ Luton Town to The City Ground, it will be the inaugural Premier League meeting between the two sides, and the first time we’ve met in the top-flight since 1992.
At half-time, we are delighted to welcome to the pitch one of our own, Leigh Wood, who retained his WBA World Featherweight Championship earlier this month against Josh Warrington.
Please see below the Matchday Guide with all the relevant information you need ahead of your visit to The City Ground.
This Matchday Guide has been produced to help you get the most out of your visit to The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club.
If you are new to The City Ground or indeed to football, then we hope you enjoy your visit. The Club has an increasingly diverse fan base who create a friendly atmosphere and environment that is welcoming to all.
This Matchday Guide walks you through advice on how to get to the game, what you can expect on a matchday and what you can do to play your part in creating a safe space for all supporters attending The City Ground.
Tickets and hospitality
All general admission tickets are now sold out for this fixture. Please visit the ticket exchange up to 30 minutes before kick-off should any tickets become available.
However, we still have availability in the Executive Boxes and Boardroom hospitality areas. Please contact hospitality@nottinghamforest.co.uk or call 0115 982 4450 for more information.
Turnstiles will open from 1:30pm – 90 minutes prior to the 3:00pm kick-off. With a capacity crowd in attendance, please arrive early to avoid queues and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere.
The Ticket Office is open from 9am until half time. The Satellite ticket offices (Brian Clough and Away Ticket Office) will be open from 1pm until half-time.
If you are a Season Card holder and require a paper ticket to be issued following leaving your Season Card at home or misplacing your Season Card, valid photo ID of the Season Card holder or lead booker, with relevant account information, must be provided and confirmed upon request.
You may be subjected to additional security checks when entering the stadium for this fixture. Please arrive to the stadium earlier to give yourself enough time to get an additional security required before the turnstile. Please ensure you arrive with the correct ticket and ID if you’re asked to prove your age at any point.
For supporters wishing to upgrade their tickets for tonight’s match, the deadline for doing so is 12pm. Strictly no upgrades can be made after this deadline.
Supporters are reminded that is a criminal offence to enter the pitch at any time.
Please read all our safety regulations and information here.
FAN ZONE
Please note that the Fan Zone will be closed ahead of this fixture, however, the retail unit will remain open stocked with all our brand new 2023/24 adidas kits.
MEGASTORE
The Megastore will be open from 9am on matchday until kick-off, closed for the duration of the game, and will open again for 45 minutes after the final whistle with supporters able to purchase all our new adidas range.
Supporters will also be able to take advantage of our new City Centre Store which opens at 9:30am until 5:30pm.
The retail until in the Fan Zone will be open from 12.30pm.
Merchandise can also be purchased online here.
FOREST REVIEW
Our latest edition of Forest Review will be able to purchase from the club shop, around the stadium and online via Ignition Sports Media.
The 64-page programme includes interviews an exclusive interview with Murillo as well as contributions from multiple columnists.
MATCHDAY TRAVEL
Road Closures:
Lady Bay Bridge will be closed 15 minutes before full time and for 30 minutes after full time.
Colwick Road will be closed 1hour before kick-off, opened during the match, and closed again 10 minutes before full time up until 30 minutes after full time.
Pavilion Road will be closed 1 hour before kick-off and closed throughout the match.
Trent Road – Closed 2 hours before kick-off, opened during the match and closed again 10 minutes before full time until 30 minutes after full time.
Vehicle access to the Brian Clough and East Car Park via Scarrington Road will not be permitted 30 minutes before kick-off. Please make sure to arrive early if you have reserved a parking space to prevent refusal of entry.
Nottingham Forest invites all supporters to enjoy the match in an all-inclusive environment.
Please consider all of those around you when standing and report to a steward if you see foul and abusive language, persistent standing, anti-social behaviour, or any discriminatory behaviour.
If you experience any of the above, please report it via text to 60066. Please start your text with the word FOREST and include the stand in which you are sitting.