Butts Park Arena
The stadium has also hosted the local varsity day matches between Coventry University and the University of Warwick.
The stadium
The stadium was built in 2004 and currently has one stand, known for sponsorship reasons as the XL Motors stand, which has a capacity of 3,000 and includes a number of conference and banqueting facilities. The West Stand which was a temporary structure holding 1,000 was removed at the end of the 2005–06 season on grounds of health and safety. There is also standing space for up to 1,000 supporters around the pitch. It is on the site of the Butts cycling track
In June 2019 the pitch was replaced with an artificial playing surface.
On 17 September 2023 the 35th annual Britbowl, the championship game of the BAFA National League tournament, happened at the park between the Manchester Titans and the London Warriors. The Manchester Titans won the game 44–27.
Records
The highest recorded attendance for a league match at Butts Park Arena is 5,047, achieved during an RFU Championship game between Coventry R.F.C. and Nottingham R.F.C. on 26 December 2023. The overall record attendance at the venue is 5,202, set during a Premiership Rugby Cup match between Coventry R.F.C. and Northampton Saints on 23 November 2024.
Previously the club had achieved a National League 1 league record attendance of 3,758 between Coventry R.F.C. and Hull Ionians, on 28 April 2018.
References
- ^ Bridge, Bobby (18 June 2019). "Coventry Rugby's new artificial pitch will rival Cardiff Blues' Cardiff Arms Park surface". Coventry Live. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- ^ Media, BAFA. "BAFA Finals dates and venues announced – British American Football". Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "LIVESTREAM Britbowl XXXV: London Warriors vs Manchester Titans, Sept. 17, 18:00 CET (6 pm, 12 noon EDT)". American Football International. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Match Report: Coventry Rugby 37–21 Nottingham". Coventry Rugby. 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Match Report: Coventry Rugby 10–19 Northampton". Coventry Rugby. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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