Nottingham Forest FC 2025-26 Premier League: Where to Watch, Schedule & Streaming Guide

Nottingham Forest FC is back in the Premier League for the 2025-26 season, and fans across the U.S. have more ways than ever to catch every match — if they know where to look. The club opens its campaign on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET against Brentford, a high-stakes rematch of last season’s thrilling 2-2 draw that kept Forest’s survival hopes alive. But here’s the thing: watching isn’t as simple as clicking a link. Access depends on your location, your provider, and whether you’re willing to authenticate through a TV subscription. And yes, even highlights are geo-blocked.

Where to Watch Nottingham Forest FC in the U.S.

If you’re in the United States, NBC Sports is your primary gateway to live Premier League action, including all Nottingham Forest matches. Streaming is available via NBC.com and the NBC Sports app, but here’s the catch: you need to log in with credentials from a participating TV provider like Xfinity, Spectrum, or DirecTV. No subscription? You’re locked out.

Enter YouTube TV. For $72.99/month (or free for the first week), it bundles ABC, NBC, ESPN, and over 70 other networks — including Fox Sports and CBS Sports — all in one package. That means you can watch Forest’s away games on ESPN or their home matches on NBC without juggling multiple services. It’s the closest thing to a cable bundle without the cable.

But don’t assume YouTube TV is magic. Some matches air exclusively on NBC’s linear channels, meaning you’ll need a live TV streamer that carries NBC. Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV also carry NBC Sports, but their channel lineups vary by region. Always double-check your local listings.

International Viewers Face Geo-Blockades

For fans outside the U.S., Sky Sports is the go-to in the UK and Ireland. But even there, access isn’t guaranteed. On November 23, 2025, Sky Sports posted highlights of Forest’s stunning 3-0 win over Liverpool — only to show viewers outside the UK an ACCESS_DENIED_CLIENT_GEO error. Session ID: 2025-11-22:93e9a1c22c145a24e9137cac. Player Element ID: id_3bde45f3-31e6-406f-897a-669690b9fbf1. The message was clear: your IP address doesn’t belong here.

That’s not a glitch. It’s policy. Broadcast rights are sold territory by territory, and Sky’s streaming platform enforces them aggressively. Fans in Canada, Australia, or South America can’t just log in and watch. They need local broadcasters — like DAZN in Canada or Optus Sport in Australia — and even then, not all matches are available live.

The 2025-26 Nottingham Forest Fixture List

The Premier League released the full 2025-26 schedule on November 23, 2025, and Forest’s slate is packed with marquee matchups:

• August 16, 2025 — Nottingham Forest vs. Brentford (10:00 AM ET, NBC)
• August 23, 2025 — Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest (MW2, 12:30 PM ET, NBC)
• November 23, 2025 — Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (9:05 AM ET, NBC.com)
• December 28, 2025 — Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest (12:30 PM ET, NBC)
• May 17, 2026 — Nottingham Forest vs. Arsenal (3:00 PM ET, NBC)

Notably, Forest plays five of their first eight matches at the City Ground — a home advantage they’ll need after finishing 17th last season. The midweek fixtures, like the Crystal Palace clash, could be decisive in avoiding relegation.

Who’s on the Pitch? Key Players in 2025-26

Forest’s squad has undergone quiet but meaningful changes. The backbone remains:

• Dean Henderson (Wales, 38), the veteran goalkeeper who’s still commanding the box despite his age.
• Callum Hudson-Odoi (England, 23), the electric winger who’s finally found consistency after years of injuries.
• Chris Wood (New Zealand, 25), the target man who scored 14 goals last season — the club’s top scorer.
• Murillo (Brazil, 26), the center-back who’s become the defensive anchor after arriving from Flamengo.

Midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White (26) has emerged as the creative engine, while young Frenchman Giulian Biancone (24) is pushing for more minutes after a breakout loan spell at Lorient.

On the transfer front, Forest brought back four players from loan deals on July 1, 2025: M. Turner from Crystal Palace, O. Richards from Rio Ave, David Carmo from Olympiakos Piraeus, and M. Stamenić — all returning to bolster depth. No major signings were announced, suggesting a season built on cohesion, not cash.

Why This Season Matters

Nottingham Forest hasn’t finished higher than 15th since returning to the Premier League in 2022. But with a solid core, a manager who knows how to organize a low-block defense, and home games against the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal, this could be the year they finally break the cycle of mid-table mediocrity.

What’s different this time? The fans. The City Ground is sold out for every home game. The local economy is buzzing. And for the first time in decades, there’s real belief — not just hope.

What’s Next?

Forest’s next big test comes in late December, when they face Manchester United. That match could define their season. Meanwhile, NBC Sports will announce its broadcast team for the season by mid-December, and YouTube TV may expand its Premier League coverage with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

For now, the message is simple: if you want to watch Forest play, get your login ready. Don’t wait until kickoff to realize you’re locked out.