It was designed by RHWL architects,[3] built by Galliford Try at a cost of about £8 million, and was opened in September 2004.

[5] In August 2013, non-league football team Coventry United announced that The Alan Higgs Centre would be their new home ground.

[6][7] The new pool facilities include a hot tub, a sauna, and seating for 500 people.

[8] The Coventry City Football Club's Academy is based at The Alan Higgs Centre.

[2] Media related to Alan Higgs Centre at Wikimedia Commons