Buy Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest tickets for the 2026/27 Season. The Premier League fixture is scheduled for Saturday 15 May 2027 at the Emirates Stadium, with kick-off currently set for 15:00 UK time. Broadcast selections for May are confirmed several weeks ahead, so the date can still move within that weekend.
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This is matchweek 36, one of the last home games of the season for the reigning champions. Arsenal won the 2025/26 title with 85 points, their first league crown since 2004. A home game in the closing weeks of a title defence is about as hard a ticket as English football offers.
The Emirates has been full for every Premier League visit from Forest since 2022, averaging just over 60,000. With the club selling almost exclusively to members, the open market for a May Saturday is narrow long before matchday.
The champions effect is the first driver. Arsenal's home games already sold out to members before the title; a season after lifting the trophy and reaching a Champions League final, the queue for every seat is longer still. May fixtures carry an extra premium because they can decide where the trophy goes. Fans who watched the 2025/26 title race from afar are now determined to be in the ground for the next one.
Nottingham Forest add their own pull. Their travelling support typically fills its allocation for London trips, while the club's run to the 2025/26 Europa League semi-finals lifted its profile well beyond the East Midlands. Forest fans without strong loyalty points are pushed towards the wider market.
There is a historical edge too. Forest's 1-0 win at the City Ground in May 2023 ended Arsenal's title challenge that season and confirmed Manchester City as champions. Arsenal supporters have not forgotten it, even after the title arrived three years later.
Europe adds to the appetite. Arsenal reached the 2026 Champions League final, losing to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in Budapest. They are back in the league phase this season. Supporters who missed the run of big European nights are keen to be at the Emirates for the domestic run-in instead.
Timing compounds the squeeze. A Saturday in mid-May is one of the last chances to see the champions at home before the season ends on 30 May. Holders who might release a seat in January are far less likely to give up this one.
Not through the club for a Premier League fixture. Arsenal sell first to season ticket holders and Club Level members, then run ballots for Silver and Red members. There is no general public sale for league matches at the Emirates. That leaves anyone outside the membership structure with no direct club route at all.
Membership itself is no guarantee. A Red membership buys entry to a ballot, not a seat. The club's Ticket Exchange opens only once a match has sold out. For a game like this, the odds of a ballot win are low.
Forest's own allocation is fixed at around 3,000 for a league match, with away prices capped at £30 under the Premier League's agreement. That cap keeps demand among Forest members high, so the away corner rarely has spare seats.
The secondary market solves that problem. Seats appear when holders who cannot attend release them, so inventory keeps surfacing through the spring rather than in one window. You need no membership, no ballot entry and no UK address to buy.
Forest supporters face a similar wall at their own club. Away tickets go to members with loyalty points first, so fans without that history often end up in home sections. If that is your plan, keep colours covered and sit quietly if Forest score.
Five things move the price for this match: where you sit, overall demand, how close to kick-off you buy, the late-season context of a title defence and whether you want hospitality. In the 2026/27 market a Forest visit sits below the big-six fixtures at the Emirates but well above most clubs' marquee games, which shows in the resale ranges below.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £180 – £320 | Fans who want to be inside at the lowest outlay | Upper tier behind the goals and in the corners. High but with a full view of the pitch |
| Longside standard | £230 – £400 | Most neutrals and first-time visitors | Upper East and West Stands, side-on to the play |
| Lower tier / central | £300 – £550 | Buyers who want to be close to the touchline | Central lower blocks near the halfway line. These go first among standard seats |
| Club Level | £550 – £900 | A premium seat with lounge access | The second tier, padded seats with food and drink facilities behind them |
| Hospitality / VIP | £700 – £1,500+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Restaurant and lounge packages, released in small numbers |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, the lowest-priced listing for this fixture currently sits at around £768, which reflects thin early inventory rather than the likely floor. The Everton visit in October opens at around £195, a better guide to where standard seats settle once more holders list.
Prices for a May fixture tend to move in three phases. Early listings appear months out at high levels, the market widens as holders confirm their plans and the final fortnight depends on how the title race looks. Groups who need seats together should watch closely from early spring.
Bear in mind what each step up buys. Sightlines across the Emirates are strong, so moving from the upper tier to the lower central blocks is mostly about proximity and atmosphere. For many visitors the upper East and West Stands offer the most sensible balance.
The Emirates is a four-tier bowl: the lower tier, Club Level, a box level and a large upper tier. The North Bank and Clock End sit behind the goals, while the East and West Stands run along the sides. The West Stand holds the tunnel and dugouts.
Sightlines are good across the ground, so the choice is mainly about atmosphere, angle and price. Check any listing's block against the Emirates seating plan before you buy, as the block number tells you far more than the stand name does. Rows are numbered from the front of each tier, so a low row in the upper tier still sits close to its edge with an uninterrupted view.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stand, lower central | Close to the dugouts and tunnel | Highest standard | The players' side of the ground. Ideal for watching the managers and the team walk-out |
| Club Level | Premium comfort | Premium | Padded seats with lounges behind them. Elevated enough to read the shape of the game |
| East and West Stands, upper tier | Value with a side-on view | Mid | High but central, with the whole pitch laid out. The most reliable compromise in the ground |
| North Bank | Noise and home atmosphere | Mid | Behind the north goal, where much of the home singing gathers. Home colours only |
| Clock End, lower tier | Standing atmosphere | Mid | Converted to licensed rail seating for 2026/27, so expect supporters to stand throughout |
| Away section, south-east corner | Nottingham Forest supporters | Fixed allocation | Where the Clock End meets the East Stand, entered through entrances K and L. Around 3,000 seats for a league match |
Neutral buyers and Forest fans sitting in home areas should keep colours out of sight. The East and West Stands suit mixed groups best, while the North Bank and the Clock End lower tier are best left to Arsenal supporters. Every fixture played at the ground is collected under Emirates Stadium if you are planning more than one London trip.
The rail seating is new this season. It licenses standing in an area where supporters already stood, with capacity unchanged. The North Bank lower tier is due to follow in 2027/28. Listings in those blocks should say clearly that the seat is a rail position.
Families should avoid the Clock End lower tier now that it is a rail-seated standing area. The upper East and West Stands are calmer, with clear views for younger fans.
Hospitality at the Emirates is one of the largest operations in English football, spread across Club Level, the box level and a series of restaurants and lounges. Packages range from a premium seat with lounge access to private boxes. For a title-defence fixture in May, availability is limited and prices sit well above a winter weekday. Hospitality areas also open earlier than the main concourses, which makes for a calmer arrival.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Club Level seat | Couples and solo buyers wanting comfort | A padded seat on the second tier with lounge access and food outlets behind it |
| Lounge package | Celebrations and client entertaining | A pre-match meal with drinks included plus a central padded seat |
| Fine-dining restaurant | Buyers wanting the full matchday experience | Multi-course dining with premium seats close to the halfway line |
| Executive box | Businesses and private groups | A private space with hosted service and a balcony view onto the pitch |
Hospitality for a Saturday fixture in May reaches the resale market less often than standard seats. Corporate holders tend to use their allocation for the late-season games, when the title picture is at its sharpest. If a package suits your budget, buy it when it appears. Waiting for a better option rarely works in the final weeks of a title defence.
Before booking, confirm exactly what is included: lounge opening time, whether drinks continue through half time and if a dress code applies. Hospitality areas open well before the turnstiles, so arrive early to get full value from the package.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile wallet ticket | That the transfer reaches the email used at checkout. Add it to your Apple or Google wallet before matchday |
| Club app ticket | That the app is installed and signed in. The barcode refreshes, so a screenshot will not scan |
| Postal or courier | That the delivery address is one you will be at, mainly relevant for hospitality packages |
| Collection in London | The meeting point and time window confirmed in advance, plus photo ID matching the booking name |
Digital tickets for Premier League fixtures are often transferred only in the final days before the match. That is normal, provided the listing confirms the delivery window, but contact support if nothing has arrived 48 hours before kick-off.
Read the listing notes before you pay, since they confirm the delivery method, block and whether seats are together. Charge your phone fully and keep the live ticket open at the turnstile rather than a screenshot.
Turnstiles open two hours before kick-off. Bags larger than A4 are not permitted and there is no left luggage at the ground, so travel light. Aim to be inside at least an hour before kick-off on a busy Saturday. All bags are searched on entry.
Arsenal station on the Piccadilly line is a few minutes' walk, while Finsbury Park and Highbury and Islington are both around ten to fifteen minutes away. Holloway Road is exit-only around kick-off, so plan your route in advance. The area around the ground is a controlled drinking zone on matchdays and some pubs restrict access to away fans. After the final whistle, Arsenal station is queue-managed, so Finsbury Park or Highbury and Islington are often quicker.
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Step1
Open the fixture listing
Start from this match rather than a general Arsenal search. You land straight on inventory for Saturday 15 May 2027 and nothing else.
Step2
Set up your account
Take a minute to create an account before seats appear. For a fixture like this, good listings do not stay long.
Step3
Choose your stand and tier
Decide between the sides and the ends, then the tier. The upper East and West Stands offer the most reliable balance of view and price.
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Read the listing in full
Look at the block, row and delivery method. Check whether the seat sits in the Clock End lower tier, which is now a standing area.
Step5
Confirm the quantity
Filter for the exact number of seats you need. Two listings of two will not necessarily put four people side by side.
Step6
Compare the full total
Checkout shows the complete cost including fees and delivery before you pay. Compare that figure across listings rather than the headline seat price.
Step7
Pay securely
Payment runs through an encrypted checkout and your confirmation arrives straight away. Keep it handy until the tickets reach you.
Step8
Follow your order to delivery
Use track order to see progress from seller to you. For a May fixture booked months out, tickets are often released closer to the date, which is normal.
Value at the Emirates comes from timing and seat choice rather than luck. None of these habits costs anything beyond a little planning, yet together they can save a significant sum on a fixture at this level.
London is one of Europe's easiest football cities to reach, with Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton all connected to the centre by rail. Forest supporters can reach St Pancras from Nottingham in under two hours, then cross to the ground on the Underground. Overseas buyers should favour mobile wallet delivery, which removes any reliance on international post. Groups who need to sit together should filter for the full quantity rather than piecing together separate listings.
The bigger risk is the date. A Saturday 15:00 listing can move to Sunday once broadcasters make their picks, so book flexible travel or wait for confirmation before committing to flights. Supporters planning both meetings this season can also look at Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal, scheduled for Sunday 18 October 2026. That meeting comes long before this one, so its result will shape the mood in May.
Arsenal have met Forest only four times at the Emirates, so the record below covers every Premier League meeting at any venue since 1992. Across 18 games Arsenal have won 11, drawn five and lost just twice. At home, at Highbury and the Emirates combined, they have never lost a Premier League game to Forest. That record runs to nine matches across four decades.
The Emirates record is even more lopsided. Arsenal have won all four meetings there since Forest returned to the top flight in 2022, scoring 13 and conceding one. The City Ground has been the tougher venue, producing both of Forest's wins and three goalless or narrow results in recent seasons.
What makes this fixture distinctive is the split between the two grounds. Forest have made the City Ground a genuine obstacle for Arsenal, while the Emirates has been close to a fortress against them. That contrast gives home fans confidence and travelling fans a reason to believe the gap can close. Crowds for the fixture at the Emirates have averaged just over 60,000 across all four meetings.
Because only four meetings have taken place at the Emirates, the figures below cover all Premier League meetings between the sides at every venue, from 1992 to January 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 18 |
| Arsenal wins | 11 |
| Nottingham Forest wins | 2 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Arsenal goals | 28 |
| Nottingham Forest goals | 9 |
| Biggest Arsenal win | 5-0 (30 Oct 2022, Emirates Stadium) |
| Biggest Nottingham Forest win | 2-1 (21 Dec 1996) and 1-0 (20 May 2023), both at the City Ground |
| First Premier League meeting | 17 Oct 1992 |
| Most recent Premier League meeting | 17 Jan 2026 |
Figures are calculated from the match-by-match record below, cross-checked against Premier League match data, ESPN and football-data.co.uk.
Split by venue, Arsenal's home record reads seven wins and two draws from nine games, with 20 goals scored and four conceded. At the Emirates alone they have kept three clean sheets in four meetings, with Forest scoring once in four visits. For a buyer, that points to a home win more often than not, although the City Ground results show Forest can frustrate them.
Goals have been scarce for Forest across the whole record: nine in 18 games, never more than two in a single match. Arsenal, by contrast, have scored in 15 of the 18 meetings.
All 18 Premier League meetings, newest first, with the home side's score shown first. Home games before 2006 were played at Highbury. The long gap between 1999 and 2022 covers the years Forest spent outside the top flight.
| Date | Fixture | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0-0 | City Ground |
| 13 Sep 2025 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 3-0 | Emirates Stadium |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0-0 | City Ground |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 3-0 | Emirates Stadium |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 1-2 | City Ground |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 2-1 | Emirates Stadium |
| 20 May 2023 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 1-0 | City Ground |
| 30 Oct 2022 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 5-0 | Emirates Stadium |
| 16 Jan 1999 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0-1 | City Ground |
| 17 Aug 1998 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 2-1 | Highbury |
| 8 Mar 1997 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 2-0 | Highbury |
| 21 Dec 1996 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 2-1 | City Ground |
| 10 Feb 1996 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0-1 | City Ground |
| 29 Aug 1995 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | Highbury |
| 21 Feb 1995 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 1-0 | Highbury |
| 3 Dec 1994 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 2-2 | City Ground |
| 21 Apr 1993 | Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | Highbury |
| 17 Oct 1992 | Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal | 0-1 | City Ground |
Every result verified against at least two independent sources, including Premier League match data, ESPN and football-data.co.uk.
No. Resale seats come from holders who cannot attend, so you can buy without entering any club ballot.
Every Arsenal home game sells out to members, while a late-season fixture for the reigning champions adds further demand. The opponent matters less than the date.
In the south-east corner, beside the Clock End. Anyone wearing Forest colours should avoid the home ends.
No. Use the live wallet pass or app ticket, since the barcode refreshes and a saved image will not scan.
Not really. It became a rail-seated standing section in 2026/27, so younger fans are better placed in the upper East or West Stand.
Sources: Arsenal official website (arsenal.com), Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League (premierleague.com), ESPN, football-data.co.uk, Crystal Palace away travel guidance and StadiumDB.