Coventry City likely to receive Freedom of Coventry title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Coventry City Football Club is on track to be honored with the Freedom of the City after winning the Championship and gaining promotion to the Premier League. The city council will discuss this motion in an extraordinary meeting scheduled for June 23. The nomination was made by Councillor George Duggins, who emphasized the significance of the club's achievement for the city. The club's promotion marks 25 years since their relegation from the Premier League. Celebrations included a large turnout for an open-topped bus parade and a concert in the city.
- •Coventry City won the Championship and secured promotion to the Premier League.
- •The city council will consider awarding the Freedom of the City on June 23.
- •The club's promotion celebrates 25 years since their last relegation.
- •Recent celebrations attracted an estimated 200,000 attendees.
- •The honor would acknowledge the club's impact on the community.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sky Blues set to get Freedom of Coventry
"Coventry City Council could grant the honour to the club for winning the Championship and promotion.
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