DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry Building Society Arena / Events; How can we help? [61] Internal signage has also since been removed, The arena was selected to host the Great Britain versus Russia Group One second round tie of the 2013 Davis Cup tennis competition on 57 April. Coventry Building Society Arena seating charts for all events including concert. The quickest ever goal scored at the ground was when Coventry striker Dan Agyei converted against Northampton Town after 19.5 seconds on 4 October 2016. After Coventry City's relegation from the Premiership in May 2001, a number of contractor/financier withdrawals, and England's bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup ending in failure, the plans were significantly downsized to reflect new realities. All of United Kingdom selected, change region. After the sponsorship deal ran out for the stand, it became known as the North Stand but then renamed again after the Wasps' purchase of the Alan Higgs Charity share of Arena Coventry Limited. 2023 Coventry Building Society Arena. Michael Murray, CEO of Frasers Group, said: "Following our recent acquisition of Coventry Building Society Arena, we are committed to investing into the Arena and the local . [20] On 2 November 2022, it was confirmed that stadium operator Arena Coventry Limited had also applied to enter administration. [37] It was also agreed that as part of the deal, no other sports team were to play home games at the Arena, after issues with the condition of the pitch under previous owners rugby union club Wasps. [81], The Indoor Arena - Coventry,[82] formerly the Jaguar Exhibition Hall and Ericsson Exhibition Hall, is 6,000 square metres and column-free. As a modern exhibition venue, with all-round excellent facilities, following the recent upgrades, the venue is world class. [66], Premier League Darts was held at the venue on two occasions with the first being on 21 February 2008 and the second being on 19 February 2009. The staff at the venue make it a very positive experience. The UK's only LandD Conference Focused on Sales For Sales Enablement, LandD and Training Professionals. United Kingdom. Coventry Building Society Arena Featured Events What's On Arctic Monkeys LIVE at the Arena 31 May 2023 More information Harry Styles Love on Tour 2023 22 & 23 May 2023 More information Book event parking Book your parking for the Billie Jean King Cup, Harry Styles Love on Tour and Arctic Monkeys Book parking Billie Jean King Cup 14 & 15 April We didn't match their intensity, which is the disappointing thing, and to go a goal down against a top team in the league who are in a real good moment is tough. It was one of the first shows to ever be held at the venue and has been a flagship trade show for the Arena since 2006. Taking place next March in Coventry, it will feature numerous diverse conference sessions on a range A sales focused event explaining the opportunitys that a sales career can offer! It was not the only record broken at the time as the attendance of 28,254 meant it was the largest attendance at a Rugby Premiership match at a recognised home ground. Leicester Tigers beat Wasps by a score of 2621 on their first trip to the stadium.[59]. Soft drink bottles around 2 and the Ale Bar offering a choice at 4.60 with a 1 deposit on the glass. [53], The arena was one of several venues that put in a bid to host Rugby World Cup matches in 2015 as England were announced as hosts on 28 July 2009. Wasps narrowly won 2423. Show more , November 15 The arena's first name, 'The Ricoh Arena' came from a multi-year sponsorship deal, reported to be worth 10million[13] with camera and photocopier manufacturer Ricoh. There is ample free parking on-site for exhibitors and visitors which makes it very convenient. From the first attack we've gone 1-0 up and that gets the big crowd's tails up and it was really loud, it was akin to Wembley. "The penalty decision which came just before half-time I thought was extremely harsh, then it's obviously always a tough task to go in 2-0 down before half-time. Lower hall 3, 4 and 5 including 1000sqm space suitable for up to 1000 delegates, break out areas and 650 seater auditorium with 7m widescreen projection. As we enter a new era at Coventry Building Society Arena, we have been speaking with conference and exhibition organisers that take advantage of the 20,000 square metres of flexible event space we have at the venue. If you have any questions or would like to book your event please get in touch with the team by contacting the team at [email protected]. [41] Senegal won 20 and took the final place in the men's 2012 Olympic draw. [34] Their first game back was a pre-season friendly on 1 August against Wolverhampton Wanderers in which Coventry lost 21. Terry Dullaway, event organiser for the show, says the event has continued to reach new heights every year since being held at Coventry Building Society Arena and a major reason for that is the strong partnership between venue and organiser. [101][102] It was announced that trains will be provided to transport 1,000 extra supporters for the Wasps' fixtures against Harlequins on 28 February and Leicester Tigers on 12 March 2016 as a trial run. The Arena also has its own on-site railway station. Situated in the heart of the UK the Coventry Building Society Arena is within two-hour drive of 75% of the population. The site includes a 121 bedroom DoubleTree by Hilton hotel including 50 rooms with pitch-side views of the stadium bowl. Both shows attract thousands of visitors from across the country and are organised by Gary Hackett, Managing Director of Beauty Exhibitions. Your browser is not supported. It has also hosted music concerts with Muse, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Take That, Bruce Springsteen, Oasis, Pink, Rolling Stones, Rihanna, Spice Girls and Kings of Leon all performing on the outdoor pitch. Events Launch News Automation UK to launch at Coventry Building Society Arena published by Joe Gallop April 26, 2023 A new exhibition will launch in Coventry that will see a gathering of industry experts in one of the world's fastest-growing sectors - automation and robotics. When arriving by train to Coventry, the number 8 bus can be caught at the railway station to the Transport Museum. In December 2012, Coventry City owners SISU Capital became embroiled in a high-profile dispute with ACL over the rent arrangement and a lack of access to matchday revenue. Good luck for coming season, Fantastic ground, good set up, location is ok. Food and drink available but I didn't try, will do next time and add more comments. This is the perfect time to launch Automation UK and we expect it to be the largest annual gathering of industry experts under one roof. Contact our team at [email protected]. Within this section, you will find more information about the spaces and facilities that we have near Birmingham including the services that we offer. In the second half, fair play to the boys, we huffed and puffed without really causing them any problems. On Friday 5 April, Russia's Dmitry Tursunov beat Great Britain's Dan Evans and Evgeny Donskoy defeated James Ward, which meant Russia were 20 up after Friday's ties. The first competitive football match played at the stadium was against Queens Park Rangers on 20 August 2005, in front of a reduced (for safety reasons) 23,012 capacity crowd. [7] However, the stadium now accepts cash at all kiosks.[8]. [19] Although the stadium operator Arena Coventry Ltd. were not included in the administration, they filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator. This is where the main cameras are positioned. [100] There is a railway station located at the stadium but it was announced in August 2015 that the new station will be closed following major events at the stadium. [55] In October 2014 Wasps announced that from December 2014 they would play their home games at the Coventry Building Society Arena. It has been held at Coventry Building Society Arena for nine consecutive years, attracting more than 100 exhibitors and 1,400 visitors across two days to the main exhibition hall each year. Both BARA and UKIVA are part of the Processing and Packaging Machinery Associations (PPMA) group of associations. [78] This is the only stand that offers cushioned seats and it also provides seating for directors as well as the media. Another major reason for our longevity at the Arena is the relationship we enjoy with the event management. The stadium was the first cashless stadium in the United Kingdom, with customers using a prepay smartcard system in the ground's bars and shops. TCS & D is a mandatory event for everyone in the supply chain of perishable products. Show more , November 29, 2018 Celebrating 10 years as the leading event for design engineers, The Engineering Design Show will be back at the Coventry Building Society Arena from the 12-13 October in 2022. Besides Entertainment and Sport the indoor arena is also used as the counting hall for Council and Parliamentary Elections within Coventry and occasionally Nuneaton/Bedworth. Good game by Sky Blues [95] It is located in the small suburb of Rowley's Green, between two larger suburbs, namely Holbrooks to the west, and Longford to the east. We like the fact that everything is available on site and a short distance from each other, from the exhibition hall to the hotel. Originally built as a replacement for Coventry City's Highfield Road ground, the stadium was initially owned and operated by Arena Coventry Limited (ACL), with Coventry City as tenants. Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm 20,000 sqm of flexible event space across numerous rooms. [67] Due to the rising demand for tickets in the PDC, it has not been a venue to audiences since. More. All rights reserved. Cancel within 48 hours: VenueScanner guarantees 100% refund of the deposit on payments made through us (exclusions apply). Coventry City Football Club has since been bought by Otium Entertainment Group. John Eustace's men were forced to withstand an early onslaught from the home side, the returning Kyle McFadzean narrowly headed Gustavo Hamer's corner wide of the post before Auston Trusty's last-ditch tackle prevented Hamer getting a shot in on goal. SPATEX is the UKs only dedicated pool and spa show. On 23 March 2013, Coventry City moved all its staff and club shop stock from the venue after a long dispute over rent and access to matchday revenue with the club.[27]. Official fan-friendly primary ticket outlet. All rights reserved, Commonwealth Convention Centre Opening 2022. Eastwood grabbed two goals before half-time before Craig Mackail-Smith netted a brace in the second half to level the scoring. Paul Michael, Commercial Director at Coventry Building Society Arena, said: "This is the first time we have welcomed goalball to the venue - underlining our credentials . The Graduate Sales Conference (GSC18) offers graduates and students (18-24 Yrs), with an expressed interest in a sales career, the opportunity to get ahead! [10] Permission for the construction of a 45,000-seater stadium was given in the spring of 1999, with a targeted completion date of August 2001. The previously agreed rent amounted to 1.2million per year, but did not give Coventry City access to matchday revenue. No on-the-day availability. It is envisaged that the new licence agreement will provide the respective parties with flexibility to continue to refine their future strategies at the Arena with a view to entering into a long-term partnership. Ricoh's sponsorship of the new stadium was confirmed on 26 April 2005. The site is also home to Arena Park Shopping Centre, containing one of UK's largest Tesco Extra hypermarkets. The game ended 30 to Coventry, with Claus Bech Jrgensen becoming the first player to score at the arena. [31][32] This meant Coventry City remained at the Ricoh Arena until May 2019 before ground-sharing for two seasons with Birmingham City at St Andrew's. As the way in which companies sell is under as much scrutiny as how much they sell, the Sales Learning and Development Conference is in place to support and share best practice with those responsible for developing and training the sales function. On 10 March 2021, It was announced that Coventry City and Wasps had agreed to a ten-year deal, which would mean that the club would return to the stadium from the 202122 season. Speakers: Sir Clive Woodward, Karen Blackett OBE, Chris Brindley MBE, Steve Head, Richard Newman, Jim Steele, Shay McConnon, The Uk's Dedicated Event For Temperature Controlled Storage And Distribution. ACL was owned jointly by Coventry City Council and the Higgs Charity. Rasiak's goal still remains the fastest one scored by an away side at the stadium.[26]. Coventry Building Society Arena hosted two shows organised by Beauty Exhibitions Ltd in 2021 with Look Good Live and Beauty UK, Holistic Health and Hair UK both taking place at the venue. VenueScanner never charges a cancellation fee. Pytch works directly with our clients to deliver high-quality and innovative events. It is also served by Arriva Midlands routes 78 & 78A, and Stagecoach Midlands routes 60 & 703. [70], The stadium hosted a rugby league fixture for the first time when the Coventry Bears took on the Keighley Cougars at the stadium on 8 May 2016 in a League 1 encounter. This prestigious event brought together the best and brightest from across the Midlands, creating a buzzing atmosphere of innovation and collaboration. [39], The venue also became host to 2012 Olympic Football Matches, where the stadium hosted 12 tournament matches. We have a range of seating options available, including accessible wheelchair bays and ambulant seating [85] All of the rooms are en-suite as well as coming with access to satellite TV and wi-fi. 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A new combined club shop and ticket office for Coventry City opened ahead of the 202122 season, this is the first time Coventry City have had a club shop at the arena since 2013 after relocating the club shop to Gallagher Retail Park and then to the Arena Park Shopping Centre, and the ticket office having been situated at the Butts Park Arena. Show more , September 13 - 14, 2017 After attendances dropping due to boycotts against the ownership, Coventry City announced that for the 201415 season that the stand would be closed for football matches due to costs but would be opened if the demand is there, however tickets could still be bought there for Wasps' fixtures. 2023 Coventry Building Society Arena. Follow live coverage as Coventry City face Birmingham City in the Championship today. Great stadium, went for a CCFC game. However, the stadium was delivered four years behind schedule, and was more basic than anticipated in the original plans. [62] Great Britain earned a shock 32 victory over Russia after they were trailing 20 in the tie. - 10, 2019 TCS&D is the only event of it's kind in the UK where you can see the latest innovations in temperature controlled storage and distribution, and find solutions to ensure temperature Brand Licensing Europe to immerse attendees with Location IFE signs three-year deal with Full Circle to GL Events completes refinancing and secures new 60m Accelevents acquires enterprise event platform High Attendance. This table shows the average attendances for league matches played at the Coventry Building Society Arena for both Coventry City and Wasps. Taking place next March in Coventry, it will feature numerous diverse conference sessions on a range Number of Guest Rooms more info. England, Across the two show days the exhibition May 2023 May 22 Mon Harry Styles Wet Leg View Tickets May 23 Tue Harry Styles Wet Leg Coventry Building Society Arena is a modern, attractive venue. Up to 500 maximum. Read in-depth reviews on trade shows and fairs shared by attendees & exhibitors. From the city centre, National Express Coventry routes 3[96] & 5[97] bus go to the Arena Park Shopping Centre. Our team is always happy to advise anyone visiting the venue to ensure they have the best seats suitable for their requirements. The administration hearing took place on 17 November where it was confirmed that the arena would enter administration but also immediately fall into the ownership of Frasers Group (owned by Mike Ashley) who had a pre-signed deal to immediately take over the stadium should it fall into administration.[22]. The East Stand provided a video screen in the corner by the South Stand until 2018, this corner soon became known as the singers' corner to Coventry fans as first called by Aidy Boothroyd, when he was manager of the Sky Blues. Formal or informal? The CBS Arena is a non-smoking venue. Look Good Live takes place across Black Friday weekend and is the ultimate shopping day out for beauty, hair, fitness, home style, aesthetics and wellness products. Matt Godden then left Marc Roberts in his wake and slipped in Gyokeres to slot home, but he was denied by the offside flag. 3:00pm, Saturday 29th April 2023. A good thing is as it's quite a compact stadium the views are pretty good no matter where you sit. Backpacks, holdalls, luggage, oversized bags and cushions. Attempt missed. Having the parking on-site, so close to the entrance to the exhibition hall, is fantastic for exhibitors and visitors alike. Top scorer Viktor Gyokeres was also on the scoresheet from the penalty spot for Mark Robins' men, who took their points tally for the season to 69, three ahead of seventh-placed Sunderland with one game remaining. View details of the Coventry Building Society Arena, 20,000sqm event space near Birmingham. With the administration of Wasps and subsequent transfer of ownership of the Coventry Building Society Arena Coventry City's deal became null and void and the club did not sign to continue the deal with Frasers Group. Exhibitions, conferences and meetings are the backbone of our business. [2] For the 2012 Summer Olympics, where stadium naming sponsorship was forbidden, the stadium was known as the City of Coventry Stadium.[3][4]. Coventry has been announced as one of the host cities alongside Birmingham for the world's largest sporting event for blind and partially sighted people this summer. There is a 120-seater poker room as well as other casino games on offer such as blackjack, roulette and slots. Call us, it's toll-free. The decision to move Coventry City F.C. Coventry Building Society Arena has forged an enviable reputation as the leading international venue for a variety of events, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors a year. Mark Stepney, managing director of Schubert UK and a PPMA board member, said: Businesses across the UK are becoming increasingly aware of the productivity and cost benefits of investing in automation and robotics. Michelle Bridle, organiser of SPATEX, says that location, the experience of staff and world-class facilities have meant that the event has remained at the venue for almost a decade.
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