After an unbelievable summer of international cricket at the Kia Oval, England will be back in south London next summer for some more world-class action! The 2026 Ticket Ballot is now open!
In 2026, the Kia Oval will welcome New Zealand for a men’s Rothesay Test Match (Wednesday 17 – Sunday 21 June) with the Black Caps visiting south London after 27 years for a red-ball international. The curtain on the international home summer will also be at the Kia Oval when England face Sri Lanka in the final men’s Metro Bank ODI of the series (Sunday 27 September).
Due to high demand and new for this year, fans can also enter the ballot for the most popular domestic fixture at the Home of T20 Cricket – the Vitality Blast London Derby, Surrey v Middlesex. Please keep in mind that the fixture date and time are to be confirmed and will be announced with the remainder of the domestic schedule later this year.
The Ticket Ballot for 2026 is now live and will be open until Tuesday, 18 November. If successful, you will get the chance to watch some of the most in-demand cricket matches in the country!
When entering the Ticket Ballot, you will need to select which matches you would like tickets for. You are not guaranteed your preference, and the number of tickets successful applicants will be allowed to purchase is subject to availability following the Club’s priority window for 2026 Members.
The Ticket Ballot gives fans the best opportunity to secure remaining general admission tickets for 2026 Internationals at the Kia Oval following the Club’s priority window for Members.
Being a Member of Surrey County Cricket Club is the only way to guarantee your general admission tickets for international cricket at the ground, with priority access to exclusively priced tickets. To register your interest in a 2026 Membership click here, or for more information click here.
The ballot will close on Tuesday 18 November 2024. Results will be announced on Monday 24 November, with the ballot priority window opening the following day, Tuesday 25 November.
Alongside the two action-packed men’s fixtures, the People’s Home of Cricket will take centre stage for both the semi-finals (Tuesday 30 June & Thursday 2 July) of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup as well as England’s last group game against defending champions New Zealand (Saturday 27 June).
