Coventry City finally owns home stadium after 20 years at CBS Arena
The club's owner heralded the purchase as a 'defining day' for Coventry City after years of uncertainty. ITV News Central
www.itv.comShort answer: Coventry City FC currently owns its home stadium, the CBS Arena, after completing the purchase in 2025. The club’s ownership remains with Coventry City Football Club Limited, under the control of Doug King as the majority owner.
Details
- Ownership of stadium: Coventry City Football Club announced in August 2025 that it had completed the purchase of the CBS Arena from Frasers Group, making the club the owner of its own stadium for the first time in its history.[1][3][8]
- Club ownership: The club is controlled by Coventry City Football Club Limited, with Doug King serving as the majority owner and key figure behind the club’s ownership transition in recent years.[2][4]
- Context: The move to own the stadium was described by club leadership as a defining day, intended to provide long-term stability, invest in facilities, and strengthen ties with supporters and the local community.[3][1]
Key sources you can check for the latest updates
- Coventry City FC press releases and major news coverage around August 2025 confirming the stadium purchase and ownership details.[8][1][3]
- Background on ownership history and Doug King’s role in taking control of the club from prior owners.[4][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles and summarize any developments after August 2025, or track any changes in ownership since then.