Events at Coventry Building Society Arena
14 upcoming events in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Stadium Overview
- Home Team: Coventry City
- Capacity: 32,609
- Opened: 2005
- Address: Jimmy Hill Way, Rowleys Green, Coventry CV6 6GE
- Stands: North Stand, West Stand, East Stand, South Stand
- Away supporters: South Stand
- Public transport: Coventry Arena station
The Coventry Building Society Arena is a modern, multi-use stadium on the northern edge of Coventry, about a mile south of junction 3 of the M6. Coventry City play here, and it has also staged Olympic football and Commonwealth Games events.
History of Coventry Building Society Arena
The stadium opened in 2005 with a 3-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on 20 August that year. It was the first cashless stadium in the UK, using a prepaid smartcard system. It hosted football at the 2012 Olympics and wrestling, judo and rugby sevens at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Coventry City bought the stadium from Frasers Group in August 2025. The complex also includes a 121-room DoubleTree hotel with pitch-side views and a large exhibition hall.
The stands at Coventry Building Society Arena
- North Stand: The family area and general admission, formerly the Higgs Charity Stand.
- West Stand: The only two-tiered stand, with corporate hospitality, directors' seating and media facilities.
- East Stand: The main camera position and home to Singers' Corner, with safe standing.
- South Stand: The away end, with around 3,000 seats and safe standing in the upper section.
Away supporters at Coventry Building Society Arena
The South Stand is set aside for visiting supporters, with an allocation of around 3,000 seats.
About Coventry Building Society Arena Tickets
Official tickets for Coventry City home games go to season ticket holders and members first, with little left for general sale. Tickets for Coventry City fixtures at Coventry Building Society Arena are available at Love1Ticket with no membership required. See all Coventry City tickets.
Football at Coventry Building Society Arena
Coventry vs Crystal Palace
From £194
Coventry vs Ipswich
From £162
Coventry vs Aston Villa
From £3,232
Coventry vs Chelsea
From £387
Coventry vs Brentford
From £322
Coventry vs Everton
From £258
Coventry vs Leeds
From £271
Coventry vs Liverpool
From £322
Coventry vs Bournemouth
From £271
Coventry vs Manchester City
From £289
Coventry vs Arsenal
From £515
Coventry vs Manchester United
From £644
Coventry vs Tottenham
From £355
Coventry vs Nottingham Forest
From £515Where to stay near Coventry Building Society Arena
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Getting There
Coventry Building Society Arena Transport Guide
Rail and Underground
- Coventry Arena: A railway station opened in 2016 beside the stadium,.
Bus
- National Express routes 3 and 5: Serve the stadium area.
- Stagecoach routes 20, 20A, 20B, 20C, 48, 60 and 703: Also serve the area.
Good to know
- The stadium is within walking distance of Arena Park shopping centre.
- By road, the ground is signposted from junction 3 of the M6. Check the club's matchday travel page for parking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jimmy Hill Way, Rowleys Green, Coventry CV6 6GE, about a mile south of junction 3 of the M6.
32,609 for football.
Coventry Arena railway station is beside the stadium. Several bus routes also serve it.
In the South Stand, with an allocation of around 3,000 seats.
It was the first cashless stadium in the UK. Check current payment options before you go.