2012 Olympics
It was announced on 3 June 2010 that the Arena would be one of the regional host stadia for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Since corporate sponsorship on venue names is prohibited, it was renamed City of Coventry Stadium for the duration of the Games.
In preparation for this a test event on 23 April 2012 saw Oman play Senegal in the Olympic Qualifier 'Play-offs'. Senegal won 2–0 and took the final place in the men's 2012 Olympic draw.
The first match on 25 July 2012 was between Japan and Canada in Group F of the women's tournament.
On 9 August 2012 the bronze medal game was held between France and Canada at City of Coventry Stadium. Canada won the bronze medal in a 1-0 stoppage time victory on a goal from Diana Matheson.
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