- Capacity
- 32,609
- Opened
- 2005
- Location
- Coventry, England
- Competition
- Premier League
What is Coventry Building Society Arena?
The Coventry Building Society Arena is Coventry City's home ground in the north of Coventry, with about 32,600 seats. It opened in 2005 and is part of a complex with an exhibition hall, casino and hotel. Coventry Arena station is next to the stadium, about 10 minutes by train from Coventry station.
By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked
Quick facts
- Capacity
- 32,609
- Opened
- 2005
- Club
- Coventry City
- Address
- Coventry Open map
- Record attendance
- 31,452 (Coventry v Middlesbrough, 3 May 2025)
Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.
Coventry Building Society Arena
Photo: Amakuru, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where should you sit at Coventry Building Society Arena?
The arena is a bowl with closed corners and no pillars, so every seat has a clear view. The West Stand is the only two-tier stand. Away fans are in the South Stand, and the home singers' corner is in the same stand's south-east section.
Best seats for views
- West Stand lower tier near halfway
Best seats for atmosphere
- South Stand south-east corner, blocks 14 to 16 (singers' corner)
Where do away fans sit?
Away fans sit in the west half of the South Stand, sections 6 to 9, with their own turnstiles and concourse. The allocation is about 3,000, and the whole South Stand goes to visitors for big cup ties.
| West Stand | West | The only two-tier stand; hospitality and directors upstairs. |
| East Stand | East | Single tier opposite the West Stand, with the TV cameras. |
| North Stand | North | Single tier behind the north goal; home fans. |
| South Stand | South | Away fans in the west half (sections 6 to 9); the home singers' corner and rail seating in the south-east (blocks 11 to 16). |
How do you get to Coventry Building Society Arena?
Coventry Arena station, in the corner of the complex, has trains from Coventry station in about 10 minutes, but it is small and gets very busy. Local buses from the city centre take about 20 minutes, and the arena has large pay car parks.
Coventry Arena station
In the south-east corner of the complex; trains from Coventry station take about 10 minutes. It is small and can be very busy or closed for some events.
Buses from the city centre
Local buses from Coventry city centre take about 20 minutes, about five miles.
Official car parks
Pre-booked parking at the arena complex.
- From the city centre
- About 20 to 30 minutes by bus or 10 minutes by train plus the change at Coventry station.
- From the airport
- From Birmingham Airport, take the train to Coventry (about 10 minutes) and change for Coventry Arena.
- Parking
- Official car parks at the arena complex can be pre-booked. Leaving after the match can be slow.
Can you tour Coventry Building Society Arena?
- Price:
- £12 adult
Coventry City runs stadium tours on selected dates, covering the press room, dressing rooms, dugouts and pitch.
How do you get tickets for Coventry Building Society Arena?
Coventry's return to the Premier League has raised demand. Tickets go to season ticket holders and members first, with general sale for some matches.
- Membership gives priority access to match tickets.
- Some matches go on general sale.
Buy from the club or its official resale exchange. Reselling football tickets without the club's permission is a criminal offence in England and Wales.
Where to stay and eat near Coventry Building Society Arena
Where to stay
The arena complex has its own hotel. Coventry city centre has several chain hotels, 10 to 20 minutes away.
See hotels near Coventry Building Society ArenaFood and drink
The arena has bars and restaurants. The city centre has a wider choice.
Area: Rowleys Green, Foleshill and Coventry city centre
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Frequently asked questions about Coventry Building Society Arena
What is the capacity of the Coventry Building Society Arena?
The Coventry Building Society Arena, home of Coventry City, has a capacity of about 32,600.
What is the nearest station to the Coventry Building Society Arena?
Coventry Arena station, next to the stadium, about 10 minutes by train from Coventry station.
What was the Coventry Building Society Arena called before?
The Coventry Building Society Arena opened as the Ricoh Arena in 2005 and took its current sponsored name later.
Where do away fans sit at the Coventry Building Society Arena?
Away fans at the Coventry Building Society Arena sit in the west half of the South Stand, sections 6 to 9, with an allocation of about 3,000.
Sources
- Coventry City FC
- Football Ground Guide: Coventry Building Society Arena
- Swansea City away guide: Coventry City
- Capacity, opening year and coordinates: Wikidata Q842077
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