Coventry Building Society Arena
Capacity | 32 609 |
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Country | England |
City | Coventry |
Clubs | Coventry City FC |
Other names | Ricoh Arena (2005–2021) |
Inauguration | 08/2005 |
Design | Miller Partnership |
Contractor | Lang O'Rourke |
Cost | 113 mln £ |
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2021
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England: Coventry owner confirms the need for private stadium
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2020
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England: Coventry City to present stadium concept in early 2021?
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England: What's Coventry City up to this time?
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