Buy Nottingham Forest vs Hull City tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League fixture scheduled for Tuesday, 5 January 2027 at 19:30 GMT at the City Ground in Nottingham. The league moved the match from its original Wednesday slot into the festive broadcast schedule, so buyers planning trains, hotels or flights should use the revised Tuesday evening date rather than older fixture listings that still show 6 January.
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This is a first in the Premier League. Nottingham Forest tickets are already sold into one of the division's tighter home markets, while Hull arrive in 2026/27 for their first top-flight campaign in nine years. Their previous Premier League spells never overlapped with Forest's, which means the January meeting is the first time the clubs face each other in this competition.
For a buyer, the novelty matters because there is no recent Premier League pattern at the City Ground to lean on. The practical questions carry more weight: how quickly a first-time matchup will draw interest, which home or visiting section fits your support, whether a central seat is worth the premium and how a Tuesday night kick-off changes travel. The City Ground remains compact by Premier League standards, so section and group-size choice can tighten even when single seats are still visible.
Forest home demand starts with the ground itself. The City Ground holds just over 30,000 spectators and league attendances regularly run close to capacity, so the resale market can tighten quickly once season-card holders and members have taken their normal share. This becomes more noticeable for pairs and groups because a market can still display plenty of inventory while offering far fewer listings with two, three or four seats together.
Hull bring a different kind of pull. Supporters comparing Hull City tickets are following the club through its first Premier League season since 2016/17 and an away trip to Nottingham gives that return another new fixture rather than a repeat of the club's previous top-flight cycles. The visiting allocation is only a fraction of the City Ground, so Hull followers should prioritise clearly marked away inventory instead of assuming that any low-priced seat will suit visiting support.
The Tuesday night timing changes buying behaviour as well. A 19:30 start is workable for many supporters travelling from the Midlands and Yorkshire, but it can be harder for buyers relying on longer rail journeys after full-time. That tends to make digital delivery, clear section notes and realistic return travel especially important. International visitors may prefer to stay overnight in Nottingham rather than build the whole trip around a late connection after the match.
First meetings can also create demand from buyers who collect new Premier League matchups or follow promoted clubs through unfamiliar grounds. That does not mean every listing will rise in price. Inventory can still soften if sellers release seats after the broadcast move. The useful approach is to compare the exact quantity and block you need, because the easiest inventory to replace is a single standard seat, while away allocation, grouped seating and central longside positions are naturally more limited.
Yes. Nottingham Forest use membership and season-card priority to manage their own match inventory, but resale listings can be purchased without holding a MyForest membership. That matters at the City Ground because membership can improve access to club sale windows without guaranteeing that the exact fixture, section or quantity a buyer wants will still be available when their window opens.
Marketplace buyers should focus on suitability rather than membership status. Confirm whether the listing is a home section, away section or hospitality product, then confirm the quantity and any notes about grouped seating. If the ticket requires attendee details, enter them accurately and use contact information you can access on matchday because digital transfer instructions can arrive separately from the order confirmation.
Hull supporters have an extra decision. Visiting fans are normally housed in the Bridgford Stand allocation and away colours or openly supporting the visiting team can be unsuitable in home-only areas. A neutral buyer has more flexibility, but anyone intending to celebrate Hull goals or wear club colours should choose inventory marked for visiting support rather than treating a standard home listing as interchangeable.
For home buyers, the same logic works in reverse. Do not pay a premium merely because a listing says central or premium without confirming what that means in the City Ground layout. A well-positioned standard seat in the Brian Clough or Peter Taylor side can give the view a buyer wants without the cost of hospitality, while atmosphere-led Forest supporters may prefer the Trent End even when a more central block is available.
Resale pricing for this January 2027 Tuesday-night fixture will be driven by five things: seat location, remaining supply, group size, timing in the sales cycle and whether the listing includes hospitality. Forest's wider 2026/27 standard Premier League resale guidance sits broadly between £55 and £220+, but individual match inventory can sit above or below that band as availability changes. The ranges below are practical planning bands rather than fixed prices.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £70–£120 | Lower outlay | Useful when being inside the ground matters more than a central angle. |
| Longside standard | £95–£170 | Balanced sightlines | Side-on seats usually command more because buyers can follow the whole pitch more easily. |
| Lower tier / central | £130–£220+ | Closer viewing | Pairs in stronger central blocks can thin out before single seats elsewhere. |
| Premium seating | £190–£350+ | Comfort-led buyers | Confirm whether the product is upgraded seating only or includes indoor access. |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250–£650+ | Hosted matchdays | Package value depends on lounge, catering, seat position and any parking inclusion. |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The important comparison is not simply the lowest number on screen. A lower-priced single seat does not solve the problem for a family of four. A low-priced home section is not suitable for a Hull supporter who intends to wear colours and celebrate openly. Compare like with like: same quantity, similar viewing angle, equivalent delivery method and the same supporter restrictions.
The rescheduled evening slot can also affect value. Buyers booking well ahead usually see more section choice, while later buyers may find isolated singles or occasional seller reductions as kick-off approaches. Neither route guarantees a lower final cost, so the sensible trigger is when the section and conditions match the day you want rather than when a generic market rule says prices should move.
The City Ground has four main sides and each offers a noticeably different matchday. Before paying, compare the City Ground seating plan with the live City Ground tickets inventory so the stand name on a listing makes sense in relation to the pitch, home atmosphere and away allocation.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent End | Home atmosphere | Lower to mid | Behind the goal with a stronger home-support feel. Good for buyers who value crowd energy over a side-on angle. |
| Brian Clough Stand | Wide tactical view | Mid to premium | Longside seating suits buyers who want to see shape and movement across the full pitch. |
| Peter Taylor Stand | Central sightlines | Mid to premium | Main-stand side with central positions that can carry a stronger premium when grouped seats are limited. |
| Bridgford Stand home areas | Behind-goal viewing | Lower to mid | Review the block carefully because the stand also contains the visiting allocation for league matches. |
| Corner and less central blocks | Value-focused buyers | Lower | Can provide a useful compromise when central longside seats rise sharply in price. |
| Bridgford visiting allocation | Hull supporters | Allocation dependent | Use a listing clearly marked for visiting support. Away colours and active Hull support belong in the designated allocation. |
Neutral buyers usually get the simplest balance from a side-on Brian Clough or Peter Taylor seat because neither requires the same supporter identity as the stronger home end or visiting allocation. If two listings are close in price, compare angle before row number. A slightly higher side-on seat can give a clearer picture of the whole match than a low corner seat that looks closer on a stadium map.
Families should also think about movement around the ground. Older football stadiums can have tighter concourses and more pronounced differences between stands than newer bowls, so a calmer side area can be more practical than the loudest section. Groups arriving together should keep all tickets on accessible phones or wallets and agree a meeting point before entering because moving between separated stands after scanning in is not generally possible.
Forest sell a broad hospitality range rather than one single premium product. Current options include lounge-led packages, museum experiences, suites and private boxes, which means a buyer should compare inclusions instead of assuming every higher-priced ticket buys the same service. For this fixture, hospitality can be especially useful for clients, family occasions and overseas visitors who want more certainty around where to spend the hours before kick-off.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Trentside Lounge style package | Pairs and small groups | Relaxed indoor hospitality, food and a padded match seat where included by the listing. |
| Museum hospitality | First-time visitors | Club-history setting combined with food, drinks and a match seat in the stated package. |
| City Ground Suite | Hosted groups | More private surroundings with premium seating and catering specified by the product. |
| Executive box / top-tier package | Corporate and occasion buyers | Private or higher-service space, stronger hosting options and premium seat positioning. |
Hospitality is still subject to supporter rules. Forest's corporate areas are designed around home or neutral attendance, so Hull colours and openly supporting the visiting side may be restricted even when a package feels less like a conventional stand. If you are buying for visiting supporters, confirm the listing conditions before paying rather than assuming premium access overrides segregation rules.
A package only makes sense if you value what it contains. If your priority is simply a central seat, compare premium standard inventory against full hospitality because the difference may be substantial. If you need an indoor base for several hours, food, client hosting or a smoother arrival process, the added services can justify the step up more readily.
Digital delivery is common for Premier League inventory, but individual listings can use different methods. The delivery format shown during purchase is part of the ticket conditions, so review it before payment rather than assuming every order arrives in the same way. International buyers should pay particular attention because a local collection or courier arrangement can be less convenient than mobile delivery when hotel plans are still moving.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | Confirm the email or account used for transfer, accept it promptly and add the ticket to the required wallet or app. |
| Digital e-ticket | Confirm that the barcode or QR code displays clearly and follow any instruction on phone display or printing. |
| Local collection | Read the collection point and time window before travelling to the stadium so the handover fits your arrival plan. |
| Hospitality confirmation | Review guest-name requirements, lounge entry information, dress guidance and any separate match-seat credential. |
Charge your phone fully, save the order confirmation and download any wallet pass before you reach the turnstiles. Stadium mobile data can slow when thousands of people arrive together, so relying on opening an email attachment at the gate creates unnecessary risk. Carry photo identification if the ticket instructions request it and arrive with enough time to resolve a transfer or scanning issue before kick-off.
The City Ground is an older, tightly packed stadium beside the River Trent, not a large out-of-town complex with huge surrounding concourses. That gives it character but also means late arrivals can meet concentrated queues around particular approaches. Coming early helps buyers find the correct stand, complete security screening and settle into the ground without turning the final ten minutes into a rush.
Step1
Open the match listing
Start with the available inventory for 5 January and compare stand, quantity, price and delivery type. Ignore listings that do not fit your supporter section or group size, even if the headline price is lower.
Step2
Create or access your account
New customers can create an account before payment. Use contact details you can access while travelling because delivery updates may arrive close to matchday.
Step3
Choose the quantity first
Set the number of seats you need before comparing sections. Pairs are usually easier to source than groups of three or four. Larger groups should read the seating-together note on each listing.
Step4
Match the seat to your support
Forest supporters can compare the home stands by atmosphere and view. Hull followers should choose a clearly labelled visiting allocation rather than rely on a generic standard seat.
Step5
Read every listing note
Confirm delivery, grouped seating, supporter restrictions and any attendee-name requirement. For premium listings, confirm whether lounge access or catering is actually included.
Step6
Review the order total
Review the fixture, section, quantity and final amount before payment. Reconfirm the scheduled kick-off if your rail, hotel or flight plan depends on arriving in Nottingham on the same day.
Step7
Complete secure payment
Pay using the supported method and keep the confirmation email. Review the spelling of names and contact details before closing the order because they can matter for delivery.
Step8
Follow delivery through matchday
Use track order to follow the booking and delivery status. Save the final ticket in the required format as soon as it arrives and keep it available offline if possible.
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International buyers can purchase through the same online process as UK customers, but travel planning deserves more attention than the payment itself. Nottingham railway station is roughly a twenty-minute walk from the City Ground, with the route crossing towards the Trent and West Bridgford, so staying near the city centre can work well for visitors who do not want to rely on matchday parking. Digital delivery is generally the simplest format because it removes the need for a fixed local address and keeps the ticket with the buyer while plans change.
The 19:30 Tuesday kick-off is now part of the confirmed festive broadcast schedule, but a same-day arrival still needs a sensible buffer. Winter disruption, security queues and a late ticket transfer can quickly remove the margin built into a tight itinerary. For groups, confirm seats together before payment rather than expecting stewards to rearrange people inside the ground. If you are travelling back to London, Manchester or an airport after full-time, confirm the last practical rail connection before choosing a hotel-free plan.
Nottingham Forest were part of the Premier League's inaugural 1992/93 season and have returned to the competition in several distinct spells. Their early Premier League years included 1992/93, 1994/95 to 1996/97 and 1998/99, followed by a long absence before promotion brought the club back for 2022/23. That history matters here because Hull's Premier League years fell into the gap. There is no earlier Forest-hosted Premier League meeting at the City Ground and no competition-wide Premier League head-to-head to use as a pricing or demand reference.
For Forest buyers, that makes the fixture a genuine new entry in the club's Premier League calendar. The City Ground has hosted almost every established opponent in the division across different eras, but not Hull in this competition. A first meeting does not carry derby history, yet it can still appeal to regular matchgoers who want to complete a season of home fixtures and to occasional buyers who prefer a less familiar opponent. The small ground and strong season-card base mean novelty does not need a major rivalry to create pressure on grouped seats and central blocks.
Hull's Premier League record follows a different timeline. The club first reached the competition in 2008/09, stayed for two seasons, returned for 2013/14 and 2014/15, then came back for 2016/17 before spending nine years outside the division. Promotion for 2026/27 therefore begins only the club's sixth Premier League season. None of those earlier campaigns coincided with a Forest Premier League season, which is why the two clubs could meet many times in English football without producing a previous match in this competition.
For travelling Hull supporters, first-time Premier League venues can pull demand beyond the core away following. The City Ground is a historic, compact stadium with a restricted visiting allocation, while the January date falls inside a busy festive sequence when away-ticket supply can already be stretched. Resale buyers should not confuse the absence of Premier League history with low demand. The relevant constraint is the number of seats available in the correct supporter area, especially for pairs and small groups who want to travel together.
The match also has an unusual calendar position. Hull play Sunderland on 2 January before visiting Nottingham three days later, while Forest host Hull after a home match against Fulham on 2 January. The festive scheduling means supporters have little time between fixtures, which can create late changes in resale inventory as work, travel and family plans settle. Buyers who value a specific stand or group arrangement have less reason to wait for that movement, while flexible solo buyers can compare later listings if they are comfortable with a wider range of sections.
From a buying perspective, the lack of prior Premier League meetings removes the need for recycled head-to-head numbers that do not belong to this competition. Championship, cup and older league encounters may be part of the clubs' broader history, but they are not the correct data set for this page. The useful story is simpler: a returning Hull side visits a Forest ground where capacity is tight, the game is in a confirmed television slot and every Premier League meeting between these clubs starts with this one.
Yes. Marketplace inventory can be purchased without Forest membership, although every buyer should follow the supporter-area and delivery conditions shown on the chosen listing.
Buy when the section, quantity and price fit your plan. Pairs, visiting allocation and central seats give buyers fewer substitutes if those listings disappear.
Visiting supporters are normally accommodated in the Bridgford Stand allocation. Hull colours and active away support should stay within a listing clearly marked for the visiting section.
Delivery depends on the listing and can include mobile transfer, digital ticketing, collection or hospitality credentials. Confirm the stated method before payment, particularly if you are travelling into Nottingham that day.
Yes, but the arrangement depends on the specific listing. Pairs are normally easier to source than larger groups, so review the seating note before paying.
Sources: official Premier League 2026/27 fixture schedule and festive broadcast amendments, Nottingham Forest ticketing and hospitality information, club supporter guidance, Premier League historical records and 1BoxOffice.