New Nottingham Forest revamp details released as expanded City Ground concept images now emerge

Nottingham Forest have unveiled fresh details of their ambitious City Ground redevelopment, with new concept images showcasing the club's long-term vision.

The latest plans place a strong emphasis on improving the matchday experience for tens of thousands of supporters.

Nottingham Forest want to improve matchday travel experience

Nottingham Forest have revealed new details of their proposed City Ground expansion, with improved pedestrian access and crowd management forming a key part of the latest plans, via the Nottingham Post.

As part of the proposals, the club aims to make travelling to and from the stadium less stressful if capacity eventually increases from around 30,000 to 52,500, with an initial target of reaching 45,000.

Among the latest revisions is a new six-metre-wide step-free walkway linking the riverside path to Lady Bay Bridge, replacing the existing steep steps to improve accessibility for supporters.

Forest also plan to widen the riverside footpath and open a currently unused underpass beneath Trent Bridge, creating an additional route to ease congestion around the Trent End and Brian Clough Stand on busy matchdays.

The club has also unveiled updated concept images of the expanded stadium, while confirming that the public plaza outside the redeveloped ground will be renamed the John Robertson Plaza in honour of the two-time European Cup winner following his death in December 2025.

The revised plans come ahead of a targeted planning decision in September after Forest and Rushcliffe Borough Council agreed a timetable to progress the application.

FGG says: This is more than just Forest increasing capacity

The latest proposals show Forest are thinking beyond simply increasing capacity.

Improving how supporters arrive, move around and leave the City Ground will be just as important if the redevelopment is to be a long-term success.

The revised plans suggest Forest are refining the project rather than reinventing it. If approval is secured later this year, the City Ground will move another step closer to becoming one of the Premier League's most modern stadiums.