Yes. Coventry City are in the Premier League for 2026/27 after going up as Championship champions. It is their first Premier League season since 2000/01 and their 10th in total.
Coventry's status for 2026/27
Coventry City are back in the Premier League after winning promotion as Championship champions. Their home ground for the season is Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| 2026/27 status | Premier League club |
| Promotion route | Promoted as Championship champions |
| 2025/26 position | Not in the Premier League |
| Home ground | Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry |
How long Coventry have been in the Premier League
Coventry City were part of the league's first season in 1992/93 and were one of its founding clubs. Up to and including 2025/26, they had played 9 Premier League seasons; 2026/27 makes it 10.
Before this return, Coventry had only 1 Premier League spell: from 1992/93 to 2000/01. That spell ended with relegation, and the club are now back after 25 seasons away.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| First spell | 1992/93–2000/01 | Relegated |
| Second spell | 2026/27 | Promoted as Championship champions into that season |
What their Premier League record looks like
Coventry City have never won the Premier League. Their best finish is 11th, achieved in 1993/94 and 1997/98, while their lowest finish is 19th in 2000/01, the season that brought their only relegation from the competition.
The long-term record places them among the established clubs from the league's early years, even though they spent a long period outside it before returning for 2026/27.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 | 99 | 112 | 143 | 387 | 490 | 409 | 26th |
The goal difference from that record is -103. In the Premier League all-time table, Coventry City rank 26th.
FAQ
When were Coventry last in the Premier League?
Their previous Premier League season was 2000/01. The 2026/27 campaign is their first one back since then.
How many Premier League seasons have Coventry played?
Up to and including 2025/26, Coventry City had played 9 Premier League seasons. With 2026/27 included, the total becomes 10.
When did Coventry get relegated from the Premier League?
Coventry were relegated at the end of 2000/01. That remains the club's only relegation from the Premier League.
How did Coventry get back into the Premier League?
They were promoted for 2026/27 as Championship champions. The move ended a 25-season absence from the Premier League.