The short, factual Coventry City story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history and framed as of summer 2026.
The beginning
Coventry City were founded in 1883. Founded on 13 August 1883 as Singers FC, a works team of the Singer bicycle factory, renamed Coventry City in 1898. Fans know the club as the Sky Blues.
Honours
As of summer 2026 the trophy cabinet holds 1 FA Cup.
The ground
Coventry City play at Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry, opened 2005. Planning a visit? The Coventry Building Society Arena guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.
Ownership
As of summer 2026, Coventry City are owned by Doug King (owner and chairman).
A record worth knowing
Coventry spent 34 consecutive seasons in the top flight from 1967 to 2001, surviving on the final day 10 times.