Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are scheduled to face each other in their opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Sky Sports reports that Forest’s first match of the campaign is at home against Leeds, while Leeds’ opening game is an away trip to Nottingham Forest. The two fixtures are presented as the same game from each club’s perspective, confirming the venue and date for the season opener. No additional match details, such as kickoff times or competition format beyond the league season, are included in the provided reports. The clubs’ early-season schedules therefore align on the Aug. 22 meeting, with Forest hosting Leeds as both teams begin their campaign.