Leeds United are set to begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a challenging trip to the City Ground, where they will face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 22.
The fixture represents the opening chapter of another Premier League campaign for Daniel Farke’s side, with supporters eagerly anticipating the return of competitive action. Leeds’ own fixture announcement confirmed that Forest away would be their first league match of the new season, with the game scheduled for 3pm.
For Leeds supporters, however, the excitement surrounding the opening weekend is not only about what happens on the pitch. Thousands of travelling fans are expected to make the journey to Nottingham, creating a major atmosphere inside and around the City Ground.
The opening-day away allocation has therefore become one of the biggest talking points among the Leeds fanbase.
Leeds have a strong travelling support, and demand for away tickets regularly exceeds the number of seats available. That makes the club’s ticketing arrangements particularly important whenever a high-profile away fixture is announced.
The City Ground trip is no different.
The two clubs are separated by around 73 miles from Elland Road, according to Leeds’ own 2026/27 away-days information, making it one of the more accessible away journeys for Leeds supporters during the campaign.
But despite the relatively short distance, getting into the stadium will be the major challenge for many supporters.
And this is where Leeds United’s announcement comes in.
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
Leeds United confirmed the away-ticket arrangements for their opening Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest, including an away allocation of 3,048 tickets.
The club’s ticket information states that the available allocation for Leeds supporters is 3,048, with tickets priced at £30 for adults, £29 for seniors aged 66 and over, £25 for youths aged 14-17 and £20 for children aged 4-13.
Leeds also confirmed that supporters would enter the club’s ballot process for the match, with Season Ticket Holders and Members eligible to apply. Successful applicants would subsequently be notified.
The club also highlighted an important point for supporters hoping to sit together: Leeds said it could only guarantee adjoining seats for supporters who applied within the same ballot application.
That detail is particularly significant for groups of friends and families planning to travel together for what should be one of the most anticipated away days of the season.
HUGE DEMAND EXPECTED
With just over 3,000 tickets available to Leeds supporters, the demand is expected to be enormous.
Opening-day fixtures traditionally attract huge interest, and the fact that Leeds are returning to Premier League action makes the Forest trip even more significant.
Supporters will also be eager to see how Farke’s team performs after the summer preparations and whether Leeds can begin the campaign with a statement result on the road.
The club’s official fixture list confirms that after Forest away, Leeds will return to Elland Road to face Brentford on August 29 before travelling to Brighton & Hove Albion in September.
That makes the City Ground encounter an important early opportunity for Leeds to establish momentum.
THE CITY GROUND WAITING
Nottingham Forest will provide a difficult test.
The City Ground is renowned for its atmosphere, and the presence of a sizeable Leeds contingent should add another layer to what promises to be an intense opening weekend.
For Leeds supporters fortunate enough to secure tickets, the fixture will be about much more than simply watching the first game of the season.
It will be the first opportunity to see the Whites compete for Premier League points in the new campaign, while the travelling support will be hoping to play its part from the stands.
The club has already highlighted Forest away as the first destination of its 2026/27 campaign, describing the journey as part of its Midlands away-day schedule.
FANS HAVE THEIR EYES ON THE OPENING DAY
Attention will now turn towards preparations for the trip.
Those who successfully obtain tickets will be looking forward to the journey, while supporters who miss out will inevitably be disappointed given the limited allocation.
The announcement also underlines one of the realities of Premier League football: demand from travelling supporters can be significantly greater than the number of seats available in an away section.
For Leeds, though, the message is clear.
The club has officially confirmed the ticket arrangements for its first Premier League away game of the 2026/27 campaign, with 3,048 travelling supporters set to have the opportunity to watch Leeds face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
And with the new season approaching, all eyes will soon turn from tickets and travel arrangements to the football itself.
Leeds will want their return to Premier League action to begin positively, while Forest will be determined to make home advantage count.
One thing already appears certain: the atmosphere at the City Ground should be electric when Leeds United walk out for their first Premier League match of 2026/27.
