Coventry Building Society Arena is celebrating 20 years since it first opened its doors. The event venue, formerly known as Ricoh Arena , hosted its first event on Saturday, August 20, 2005, when the Sky Blues beat Queens Park Rangers 3-0.

The stadium first received planning permission in 1999, with plans to create the venue it is today. Bosses say it was the focal point for the regeneration of Coventry North, including the Arena Shopping Park and Tesco Extra.

Now, twenty years later, the stadium is a multi-purpose venue that employs local people, supports the community, and supports economic growth in the city. The venue is now asking people for its memories at the stadium. Click here for more information.

Since 2021, the arena has welcomed over 4 million visitors and hosted ove

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