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Nottingham Forest Plans Major City Ground Expansion to 52,000

12/5/2025

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Nottingham Forest Football Club announced plans to expand the City Ground to about 52,000 spectators.
The first phase would raise capacity from 31,000 to 45,000.
The Brian Clough stand will gain 7,000 additional seats.
Initial designs were shown at an event supported by East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.
Official plans will be submitted later this month with stakeholder drop-ins on Friday and Saturday.

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Nottingham Forest Football Club announced plans to expand the City Ground to about 52,000 spectators.
The first phase would raise capacity from 31,000 to 45,000.
The Brian Clough stand will gain 7,000 additional seats.
Initial designs were shown at an event supported by East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward.
Official plans will be submitted later this month with stakeholder drop-ins on Friday and Saturday.