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The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Coventry Building Society Arena

Coventry City, Coventry. Away support sits in the South Stand (approx. 4,000). Nearest station is Coventry Arena (or Coventry), 5 min from Coventry Arena. By road: M6 J3.

Upcoming home fixtures

Seasonal calendar

  • Coventry Christmas market — The city centre gets busy with festive stalls from mid-November, adding time to any pre-match visit into town.
  • Godiva Festival build-up — Early summer sees War Memorial Park preparations that can affect nearby parking.
Stylised illustration of Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry
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Getting there

  • Coventry Arena station — Matchday-served station right next to the ground, a short walk from Coventry city centre by train.
  • Coventry station — Main station in the city centre; a bus or a 40-minute walk to the ground if Arena services aren't running.
  • Driving — M6 J3 leads straight to the Ricoh/CBS Arena retail park, with large official car parks that clear reasonably well.
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Safe away spots

  • Arena retail park — Chain restaurants and fast food surround the ground, easy and neutral before kick-off. Map
  • Coventry city centre — For a proper pre-match, the Burges and Fargo Village are 20 minutes away by bus or train. Map
  • The Litten Tree, city centre — Popular pre-match pub for those starting in town before heading out to the ground. Map
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Worth the detour

Coventry Cathedral

The bombed medieval ruins stand beside Basil Spence's striking modern cathedral, in the city centre.

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Herbert Art Gallery and Museum

Free city-centre museum covering Coventry's industrial and wartime history.

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Fargo Village

Independent shops, street food and murals in a creative quarter near the station.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners the locals keep to themselves.

  • The Whitefriars, city centre

    Cheap, reliable Wetherspoons handy for a pint before the trip out to the Arena.

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  • War Memorial Park

    Large green space south of the centre, a quiet spot away from the matchday crowds.

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  • FarGo Village independent cafés

    Smaller units tucked behind the main food stalls that casual visitors often miss.

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Transport alert

Sunday engineering works

Sunday fixtures are the most likely to hit rail replacement buses into Coventry. Check the route the week before and allow an extra hour.

Ground note

The ground is a considerable distance from the city centre — factor in the extra journey time if starting your day in town.

Ground note

Coventry Arena station services can be sparse outside of the immediate matchday window; check timings for the return leg.