Venue Guide/Information
Welcome to the guide/information page for The Kia Oval, the home of Oval Invincibles.
Here you can find everything you need to know before your matchday, including gate opening times, food & drink options, travel details, accessibility services, and on-site facilities.
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Sustainability Commitment
The Kia Oval has pledged to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030, an ambitious target to ensure a sustainable future for cricket.
To support these goals, please consider bringing reusable containers for your food, using a reusable cup at water fountains, and disposing of waste correctly while attending the game.
The Hundred is partnered with Sky Zero.
The eco-friendly choices available to you on a matchday are highlighted in bold throughout this page.
Opening Times
Your ticket grants access to both men’s and women’s matches on the same day, so arrive early to catch the first match!
Gates open two hours before the first ball is bowled. Match start times vary, so check your ticket in the app for the exact schedule.
Click here to read the Spectator Code of Conduct for The Kia Oval.
Food & Drink
There is a wide range of food and drink options within the ground to cater to all tastes, including halal, vegan, and vegetarian choices. Kids portions and family deals are also available.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased at various stalls around the ground.
Restaurant options include:
- Crispy Duck – vegan/halal
- Pizza & Co – nut-free
- Kebab Kid – vegan
- Deep Blue fish and chips – vegan
- Kennington Tandoori – vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, halal
- Only Jerkin
- Yardbirds
- Oh My Dog hotdogs
- Feed The Village – Vegan
- Brilliant Punjabi – vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Kebab Kid
- Gamekeeper – vegan, halal
- Cheese on Toast
- KERB – vegan
- Churros
- Multiple ice cream units across the ground
Please note The Kia Oval is a cashless venue and only card payments are accepted.
Fans are not allowed to bring their own alcoholic drinks into the ground, although food is permitted. No metal cutlery or glass will be allowed.
Water fountains are available around the ground for bottle refills.
Travel
- By Bike: Limited bike parking is available outside Hobbs Gate on a first-come-first-served basis.
- By London Underground: Vauxhall Underground station (Victoria line) is a six-minute walk from the JM Finn Stand End. Oval and Kennington stations (Northern line) are a few minutes from the Pavilion End.
- By National Rail: A ten-minute walk from Vauxhall station, served by South Western Railway trains from Waterloo.
- By Bus: Route numbers 36, 185, and 436 stop outside the ground. Other routes stop within a five-minute walk.
- By Car: No match-day parking is available at the ground; public transport is recommended.
Facilities
- Accessibility: To book a wheelchair or accessible tickets, call 0203 946 0100 (Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri 9 am-5 pm, Tues 10 am-5 pm).
- Blue Badge Parking: Booking opens four weeks prior to a fixture. Contact [email protected] to book.
- Visual Impairment Services: Live scores and updates via the public address system, guide dogs permitted, and raised print signs.
- Hearing Impairment Services: Induction loops, hearing dogs permitted, and non-visible disability wristbands available.
- Ambulatory Disability Services: Blue badge parking, accessible entrances, seating areas, toilet facilities, and low-level service points.
Multi-Faith Room
A Multi-faith Room is available on the ground floor at Bedser Entrance 32.
Shop
Purchase Oval Invincibles kit online or at shops in the Galadari Stand and JM Finn Stand.
Internet Access
Access The Cloud by selecting ‘WiFi Zone – The Cloud’ from the available network list and following the on-screen instructions.
Crowd Behaviour
The Hundred is for everyone. Anti-social or discriminatory behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Report any such behaviour using The Kia Oval’s reporting form via QR codes around the venue or directly to the ECB.
Click here to read the Spectator Code of Conduct for The Kia Oval.