/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.footballgroundguide.com%2Fmain%2F2026%2F05%2Fimago1070768662-1.jpg)
The Coventry Building Society Arena has been Coventry City's home since 2005, although periods of tenancy disputes have forced the Sky Blues to play elsewhere.
Originally known as the Ricoh Arena, the venue combines football with rugby, concerts, conferences and exhibitions, making it one of the Midlands' most versatile sporting destinations.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at the CBS Arena through the numbers that tell its story.
CBS Arena by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2005 |
| Current football capacity | 32,609 |
| Original construction cost | £113m |
| Approximate construction cost per seat | £3,465 |
| Record football attendance | 32,114 |
| Record attendance match | Coventry City vs Wolves |
| Record attendance competition | 2023 Championship play-off semi-final |
| Pitch dimensions | 105m x 68m |
| Executive boxes | Approximately 70 |
| On-site hotel | 120+ rooms |
The record football attendance came in 2023, when 32,114 supporters watched the Sky Blues face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Championship play-off semi-finals.
That crowd equalled approximately 98.5% of the stadium's stated football capacity.
CBS Arena's history and unique facilities
Construction began in 2003, with the stadium opening two years later. Coventry initially played at the venue under the Ricoh Arena name before it became the Coventry Building Society Arena in 2021.
The ground comprises four main stands – the North, East, South and West Stands. Its pitch measures 105m by 68m, while approximately 70 executive boxes form part of a wider complex that includes a hotel, conference centre and exhibition facilities.
The venue has also hosted major sporting events, including Olympic football in 2012, Rugby World Cup matches in 2015 and rugby sevens during the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Wasps rugby union club moved there in 2014 before entering administration in 2022.
The stadium's wider design makes it a destination for business events and entertainment beyond matchdays, with substantial exhibition space and accommodation on site.
Coventry have also ground-shared with Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium in 2013/14, as well as Birmingham City's St Andrew's Stadium between 2019 and 2021.
CBS Arena ticket prices by the numbers
Recent Coventry City ticket prices have generally ranged from approximately £25-£30 for the cheapest adult seats to £40-£50 for the most expensive standard tickets, depending on the fixture and location.
Adult season tickets have typically ranged from around £400 to more than £700, while membership packages start at approximately £25-£35. Matchday hospitality has generally been available from £75-£120, with premium experiences exceeding £250 for selected fixtures.
With a capacity of more than 32,000, an on-site hotel and extensive conference facilities, the CBS Arena remains a multi-purpose venue that provides Coventry City with a modern home while hosting events throughout the year.