
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR OUR MATCH DAY GUIDE AND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU MAY NEED AHEAD OF VISITING THE KIA OVAL FOR THE HUNDRED.
OUR NEXT MATCH DAY
It is time for The Hundred at the Kia Oval on Friday, 14 August.
1:15pm: Gates open
2:15pm: Women’s Eliminator
6:30pm: Men’s Eliminator
Spectators are advised to be prepared for bag searches taking place outside the gates before entering the ground, as well as undergoing a pat-down body search on a random selection basis.
We hope that you enjoy the match!
This match day guide is now up to date for The Hundred Eliminator.
Match-specific information
HOW CAN I KEEP UP WITH THE MATCH?
The Hundred is broadcast live across Sky Sports channels and select matches are also shown on the BBC.
PARTNERSHIP ACTIVATIONS
Throughout the day, there will be several engaging activations going on in the ground and around the concourse for spectators of all ages to get involved in, including Compare the Market Foam Paws, a Family Catch Challenge and Monzo’s Photobooth.
Getting to the Kia Oval
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 The Hundred, spectators cannot store their bikes in the ground.
Please note that all bikes are left at spectators’ own risk.
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.
Road closure for spectator safety
For around 1.5 hours before and after the men’s match, bus stops outside Oval Station and Archbishop Tenison’s School will be suspended.
Vauxhall Bus Station and Kennington Park Post Office will be the nearest functioning bus stops during the road closure.
The Hundred Ticketing App
To access your match day tickets, please download The Hundred app today and get prepared for your matchday.
Food and Drink
The Kia Oval features a wide selection of freshly prepared food offers from many of the UK’s leading street food concessions.
On any match day, we have a minimum of 20 different concessions spread around the ground ensuring all customers have variety near their seats regardless of which stand they are seated.
All ingredients are both responsibly sourced and sustainably prepared and the menus are designed to ensure our diverse audience are catered for regardless of their dietary desires including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options throughout. Family and kids’ meals are also available at most concessions as well, including dessert specials like Churros and Waffle Cones.
Over 25 bars offer a full selection of beers, wines, and soft drinks around the ground, with both non-alcoholic lager and ale available in many of the locations. Dedicated Fever Tree and Nicholson Cocktail bars are also located across the concourse to offer some variety if you’re after something different.
Please note that the Kia Oval is a cashless venue and only card payment will be taken.
Fans are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic drinks into the ground, although food is permitted. No metal cutlery or glass will be allowed into the ground.
There are several water fountains located around the ground where refillable bottles can be filled up for free.
Members Info
MEMBERS’ AREAS
Members’ seating remains unreserved at the Kia Oval for The Hundred match days. Members are permitted to sit anywhere within Members’ Areas, which include the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion, Laker Balcony, Lock Balcony, and Peter May Garden (from Row 23-36). All areas are subject to availability and you may be directed to other Members’ Areas should an area reach capacity.
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 not to leave their bags unattended.
SURREY MEMBERS, EXCLUDING CHAMPIONSHIP MEMBERS, CAN ACCESS THE HUNDRED
Surrey Members with The Hundred included in their Membership package (every category except Championship), can scan into the ground using their Membership card to watch The Hundred.
General admission tickets for this match are sold out, and we’re expecting the Members’ areas to be very busy. Please arrive at the ground early to secure your spot!
BAG & PAT-DOWN SEARCH UPON ENTRY
Please note, there will be heightened security in place for this match day. Spectators are advised to be prepared for bag searches for all and pat-down searches at random upon entry to the ground.
Reporting Incidents
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AT THE KIA OVAL
Anti-social behaviour is not tolerated at the Kia Oval. This includes the use of discriminatory language, the throwing of cups or building large stacks of cups – anyone who takes part in such behaviour will be ejected from the ground and banned from returning in future. If you see any anti-social behaviour, please report it via the Kia Oval App or https://www.kiaoval.com/report/.
COMPLAINTS
If you wish to raise a complaint on a matchday, please talk to your nearest steward or report it via an online form here.
To provide further feedback to the Club regarding a matchday issue, please email us at customerservice@kiaoval.com.
REPORTING DISCRIMINATION
We stand against discrimination in all its forms and are committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for everyone.
If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, you can report it to the Club here. On matchdays, this will then be shared directly with our Match Control Room.
Alongside bringing the incident to the attention of our Match Control Room, we also advise you to report it to the Club at equality@surreycricket.com and/or through the ECB’s website here. Any reports will then be triaged by the ECB and investigated by the relevant cricket organisation.
Accessibility
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 020 78205740.
SENSORY AREA
The Sensory Rooms at Surrey County Cricket Club offer a calming and therapeutic space for visitors with sensory needs.
Children’s sensory area is available in Bedser Suite 9. If you would like to book the sensory room, please complete the booking form before the game.
If you have not booked in advance and need to use the room on the day of the game, please visit the Pavilion Reception and a member of staff will assist you.
Due to limited space, we may not always be able to accommodate you in the sensory room.
Please note that the sensory room is unsupervised.
PYROTECHNICS
Pyrotechnics are deployed for The Hundred fixtures, and may feature bright lights and smoke.
What You Can Bring
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 Hundred match-days.
Supporters 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.
what3words
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:
- Ticket Office: ///match.trial.deals
- The Match Day Store: ///case.option.digit
- Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion Entrance: ///vets.pops.shows
- JM Finn Stand Reception: ///raves.opra.wished
- Match Day Entrances:
- Hobbs Gate: ///belts.views.hears
- Alec Stewart Gate: ///blame.hers.lodge
- Surridge Gate (Family Entrance): ///scan.claim.lately
- Sciver-Brunt Gate (Hospitality Entrance): ///grows.wants.canny
- Media & Debenture Entrance: ///mops.wicked.meal
- Ground Entrances:
- John Edrich Gate: ///votes.eaten.bags
- SSE Energy Solutions Stand Entrance (external): ///hers.belong.figure
- Surridge Gate: ///humid.axed.wipe
- Burns Gate: ///same.bills.patch
- Barton Gate: ///design.order.loss
- Peter May Gap: ///lifts.humid.priced
- Tenison Gap: ///forget.arrive.ample
- North Staircase: ///tigers.leader.visit
- West Staircase: ///super.first.then
- Montgomery Hall: ///that.grants.spark
- Stations:
- Oval Tube Station: ///calm.filled.fans
- Kennington Tube Station: ///bounty.trunk.soda
- Vauxhall Tube Station: ///pink.figure.branch
- Vauxhall Overground Station: ///flap.tulip.hello
For more information on how to use what3words, please click here.
If you have any specific questions or queries ahead of your visit, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Member and Supporter Services team who will be happy to assist you. They can be contacted via tickets@surreycricket.com. Please allow up to 5 working days for a response from the team during busy times.




