Ricoh Arena (2005)

Address

Phoenix Way
Foleshill
Coventry
CV6 6GE

Tel
0870 421 1987

Advanced Ticket Sales
0844 873 1883

Fax
0870 421 1988

Former Grounds
Binley Road - 1883-1887
Stoke Road - 1887-1899
Highfield Road - 1899-2005

Capacity
32,609

Diasabled Supporters:
Wheelchairs: 75 Home, 27 Away.
Facilities: All facilities have lowered counter areas for disabled supporters. Hearing loops also in place.
Visual Aids: Currently in negotiations with manufacturers.
Hearing: No special arrangements.
Ambulant: No designated area. Please ask for preferred seat when buying ticket.
Parking: 100 designated spaces. Discount available when purchased with matchday ticket.

Seating Plan:
Coventry Telegraph Stand (North) - Home Fans
Jewson Stand (South) - Home and 3000 Away Fans
Tesco Stand (East) - Home Fans
Telent Stand (West) - Home Fans

Where is it???
By Car (From North): Exit the M1 at junction 21 and take the third exit off of the roundabout, heading towards Coventry on the M69. Leave the M69 towards Birmingham and Coventry North. Join the M6 for and then leave it after just one junction (junction 3). Take the second exit from the roundabout and you are now on Phoenix Way. This is where the ground is located.
By Car (From North-West/South-East): Leave the M6 at junction 3. Take the second exit from the roundabout and you are now on Phoenix Way. This is where the ground is located.
By Car (From South): Leave the M40 at junction 15 and take the 4th exit from the roundabout onto the A46. Then join the A444. Keep on this road and it should lead you straight to the Ricoh Arena.
Parking: Official car parks need to be pre-booked. Tesco car park are strict on preventing football fans from using their car park. There are, however, numerous unofficial car parks that you can pay to use within a 15 minute walk of the ground. The club advise fans to make use of the local park and ride system though.
By Rail: The railway station is 3 and a half miles from the ground. A shuttle bus operates every 10 minutes to the ground, costing £3 return.

Trivia
Coventry were the first ever leaders of the Premiership back in 1992. They were also the first ever leaders of the newly named Championship, albeit only on goal difference.
On 01/09/1979, 18 year old 'keeper Steve, Murcott played for the reserves in the morning. Jim Blyth was injured whilst warming up for the first team later that day, so Murcott stepped in to also play in this game. Coventry ran out winners in both of these matches.