The Kia Oval
Match Day Guide

HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH THE MATCH?

The match will be broadcast live on Surrey Cricket’s YouTube channel, with a link to it placed on our Match Centre.

Surrey Cricket’s social media channels will provide live updates from the Kia Oval, with clips and highlights posted throughout the match. A written report and highlights will be shared at the end of the match. The post-play ‘Oval & Out’ podcast will be returning as well.

PITCH LOCATION

The match against Yorkshire will be played on a pitch that is closer to the Tennison Gap side of the ground.

WORK FROM OVAL

Supporters can work from the Kia Oval, with spaces available on first-come, first-serve basis in the West Indies Terrace (accessible via Block 15) and Tennison Terrace (accessible via Block 5).

The Kia Oval is easily accessible via several modes of transport and is within easy walking distance from a number of Tube stations.

BY CAR

No matchday parking is available at, or in the vicinity, of the ground and we advise all fans to use public transport.

BY NATIONAL RAIL

The Kia Oval is located just a six-minute walk from Vauxhall station, served by South Western Railway trains coming in and out of Waterloo.

BY LONDON UNDERGROUND

Vauxhall Underground station is on the Victoria line, with services every few minutes, and just a six-minute walk from the JM Finn Stand End of the ground. Oval and Kennington Underground stations are both on the Northern line and just a few minutes from the Pavilion End of the ground.

To plan your journey via Transport for London, please click here.

BY BUS

Route numbers 36, 185 and 436 stop outside the ground and the following buses stop within a five-minute walk of The Kia Oval: 3, 59, 109, 133, 159, 333. To plan your journey via Transport for London, please click here.

BY BIKE

Please note, for major match days such as Vitality Blast and internationals, Members and spectators cannot store their bikes in the ground. For County Championship and One Day Cup matches, there is limited bike parking available for spectators inside the venue by both Hobbs Gate and Alec Stewart Gate, in the form of bike racks. This is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are multiple Santander bike docking stations located close to the stadium. Additionally, there are bicycle stands to secure your own bicycles in the surrounding areas. Spectators are advised to bring their own locks to ensure the safety of their bicycles.

A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase, as will be a range of hot and cold food.

Under the SSE Energy Solutions Stand, Nip Back Inn will be serving drinks, while Crispy Wicket will be open for breakfast and lunch, including vegan options. Water fountains are also available around the concourse for spectators.

Members will be able to purchase Members’ pricing food and drink from Ali Brown Bar and Long Room café in the Pavilion.

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Please note that the Kia Oval is a cashless venue and only card payments will be taken.

As this is a Category ‘B’ fixture, supporters are permitted to bring their own alcohol into the ground should they wish. This is restricted to a maximum of four 500ml cans of beer/lager or a 750ml plastic container of wine per person. No further alcohol will be permitted on any subsequent readmission to the ground.

Members and fans are welcome to bring food into the ground on match days.

Spectators are requested not to move around and leave their seats during an ongoing over.

WORK FROM OVAL

If they wish to, Members can work from the Kia Oval in one of the Members’ areas whilst taking in the cricketing action on the pitch.

FOOD & DRINK IN MEMBERS’ AREAS

Members will be able to purchase Members’ pricing food and drink from Ali Brown Bar and Long Room café in the Pavilion.

MEMBERS’ AREAS

Members’ seating is unreserved at the Kia Oval and Members are permitted to sit anywhere within Members’ Areas. This applies to County Championship and One Day Cup fixtures.

Members’ Areas include the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion, Peter May Garden, Laker Balcony, and Lock Balcony. All areas are subject to availability and you may be directed to other Members’ Areas should an area reach capacity. This applies to Vitality Blast T20 and The Hundred fixtures.

If seats are covered with a purple accessibility bib, please do not move them as these seats have specifically been reserved for Members with accessible needs. Should you wish to sit in these seats, please speak to one of our Accessibility team, or come to the Pavilion Reception and speak to a member of staff.

Members are reminded to please not leave their bags unattended.

NFC MEMBERSHIP CARDS

Members can enter the ground by scanning their physical or digital Membership card at the point of entry. As per last season, all Members entering Members’ Areas will have to scan their Membership Card and again when exiting.

If you haven’t already, please download your 2026 digital Membership card, which has been emailed to you. To find this email, please search for “NFC Membership Card Now Available” within your emails on your mobile device. If you are unable to locate this email, please contact the Member and Supporter Services team at membership@surreycricket.com and the team will assist with resending you the download email.

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AT THE KIA OVAL

For 2026, there’s a brand-new mobile app to manage all your match-day tickets at the Kia Oval digitally.

IOS users can download here, Android users can get the app here.

ACCESSIBILITY CONTACT

Please view accessibility information here. We have a dedicated Accessibility Liaison Officer, Theresa Peters, who can assist with any queries you have related to your experience on a match-day via accessibility@kiaoval.com or 0203 946 0100.

SENSORY ROOM

The Sensory Rooms at Surrey County Cricket Club offer a calming and therapeutic space for visitors with sensory needs.

For those individuals who require the use of our Sensory Room, please speak to the nearest steward, or visit us at the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion reception and a member of the team will assist.

For this fixture, the adult Sensory Room will be located in Bedser Box 48, and the child-friendly Sensory Room will be located in Bedser Box 47.

PYROTECHNICS

Pyrotechnics are deployed for Vitality Blast and The Hundred fixtures, and may feature bright lights and smoke.

Domestic Match-days:

Gates open 1 hour before the first ball for all domestic fixtures including County Championship, Vitality Blast and One Day Cup. Specific start times for each competition vary by fixture and will be communicated to all tickets purchasers and Members ahead of time. Start times can also be viewed on our fixture list here, or on your tickets.

International Match-days:

Gates open 2 hours before the first ball for all international fixtures including Men’s Test Match and ODI and Women’s IT20. Specific start times for each competition vary by fixture and will be communicated to all tickets purchasers and Members ahead of time. Start times can also be viewed on our fixture list here, or on your tickets.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a ban on the importation of alcohol and glass containers. Following close consultation with the Police and Health and Safety advisors, alcohol will not be permitted on the following match-days: Test Match, One-Day International, Vitality Blast and The Hundred.

For other match-days, such as County Championship and One Day Cup fixtures, alcohol importation is restricted to a maximum of four 500ml cans of beer/lager or a 750ml plastic container of wine per person. No further alcohol will be permitted on any subsequent re-admission to the ground.

Members and fans are also welcome to bring food into the ground on match-days.

Lifesaver: If you are running out of charge, look out for Lifesaver power banks as there are multiple charging locations around the venue to charge your device.

The Kia Oval prides itself on being accessible and welcoming to all, including young families. To learn more about how families can get the most of their day, please visit our family information page here.

Surrey County Cricket Club has pledged to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is an important and ambitious target to ensure that we can continue to play cricket and operate in the future.

To help us achieve these goals please consider bringing reusable containers if you are bringing food onsite, bring a reusable cup or bottle to use the water fountains, and ensure you are using the correct bins while attending the game.

For more information, please head to Sustainability at The Kia Oval – Kia Oval

Paper scorecards will only be available for Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures.

As per last season, a limited number of scorecards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Long Room in the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion. Scorecards will not be available from Pavilion Reception.

Digital scorecards will be available to download for every domestic home fixture.

The Kia Oval uses what3words to help fans and visitors find precise locations at the venue, such as gates, ticket office, Club Shop and other key locations. what3words works by assigning every 3m square a unique combination of three words: a what3words address.

We have added some popular locations here for the Kia Oval – find each location by clicking on the link or entering the corresponding 3-word address into the free what3words app:

For more information on how to use what3words, please click here.