Nottingham Forest reveal major City Ground changes to improve fan experience before Man City clash

Nottingham Forest have announced a series of matchday improvements at the City Ground following supporter feedback about lengthy queues and stadium entry arrangements.

The changes will be introduced ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Manchester City, alongside a special early-bird offer on food and drink.

Forest to improve matchday experience at the City Ground

Forest have confirmed additional measures to help supporters enter the City Ground more quickly, following discussions with their Fan Advisory Board.

The club acknowledged that some fans have experienced queues at turnstiles this season, but stressed that its 100% search policy would remain in place to protect supporter safety.

Additional search lanes will be introduced in areas where congestion has previously been identified, while dedicated lanes for bag checks should allow supporters without bags to enter more quickly.

There will also be additional space approaching the Peter Taylor Stand turnstiles, with matchday parking arrangements being altered in the area.

Extra staff will be positioned around the ground to assist supporters and help ensure digital tickets are ready to be scanned efficiently.

Forest have also introduced a special Early Bird Matchday Offer for Saturday's fixture.

Draught alcohol and hot drinks will be available at half price for one hour from opening until 4pm in the Fan Zone and Trentside Lounge.

When the turnstiles open at 4pm, the same discount will apply across all home general admission concourses until 4.45pm.

The initiative is designed to encourage supporters to arrive earlier, enjoy the pre-match atmosphere and reduce congestion closer to kick-off.

FGG says: Forest's matchday changes should help ease City Ground queues

The additional search lanes and dedicated bag-check facilities are sensible measures, particularly with the club maintaining its existing security procedures.

Encouraging supporters to arrive earlier through discounted refreshments could also help spread out stadium entry rather than creating a rush shortly before kick-off.

The real test will be whether these changes deliver noticeably shorter queues, but it is positive to see Forest responding to feedback and making practical improvements for supporters.