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🏟️ Address: The Kia Oval, The Kia Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club, London, SE11 5SS, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Located in Kennington, South London, just 3 km (40 min walk) from the heart of the city, The Kia Oval is easily accessible through London’s extensive public transport network. Driving to The Oval is also an option, however, please consider that there is no designated matchday parking at the venue.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for The Kia Oval. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Limited offsite parking is available for Blue Badge holders visiting The Kia Oval. No general matchday parking is available. The venue recommends using public transport on the day of your visit.
Local taxis and rideshare providers like Uber operate in London.
A journey from the centre of the city to The Oval generally takes around 20–25 minutes.
London buses are a quick, cost-effective way to travel to the venue.
The following routes are best for visitors to The Oval:
London buses are cashless, meaning users can only use Oyster Card or contactless debit/credit card as payment, or a TFL travelcard as proof of payment.
London Underground is the quickest and easiest mode of transport for visitors to The Kia Oval:
Underground fares can be paid using Oyster Card or contactless credit/debit card. Alternatively, Underground users can buy tickets from machines at stations.
London Victoria and Vauxhall stations connect with National Rail services across the south of England.
Accommodation in London can be on the pricey side. However, this huge city has plenty of options available from hostels to luxury hotels and, combined with its sprawling transport network, there are places to stay for all budgets and tastes.
Visitors to The Kia Oval may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages into the venue for all matches.
For County Championship and One-Day Cup matches, visitors may also bring a maximum of 4 500ml cans of beer or a single 750ml plastic container of wine into the stadium. No outside alcohol is permitted for Test matches, One-Day Internationals, Vitality Blast matches, or The Hundred.
Inside the venue, The Kia Oval boasts a wide selection of bars and food outlets, including:
There are 2 main gates at The Kia Oval: the Alec Stewart Gate and the Hobbs Gate.
The Alec Stewart Gate is located at the northwest corner of the venue and is best for those with tickets in the JM Finn Stand.
The Hobbs Gate can be found at the southeast corner of the stadium and is best for those with tickets in the Galadari Stand, Members' Pavilion, and Bedser Stand.
London’s Q5 and CS5 cycle paths pass near The Oval. Bike rack spaces can be found outside the Hobbs Gate and are distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The Kia Oval is walkable from some of London's most popular areas:
Toilets are conveniently located throughout the ground. Baby changing facilities can be found behind blocks 1, 13 and 19 of the JM Finn Stand.
Accessible toilets can be found in the JM Finn Stand behind Blocks 2 and 19, by Entrance 22 of the Galadari Stand, and between Entrances 31 and 32 of the Bedser Stand.
Most catering outlets at The Kia Oval have been adapted to offer low-level service points for visitors with accessibility needs.
Induction loops have been installed in a number of seating blocks in the ground.
Visitors with any accessibility queries should contact The Kia Oval's Accessibility Liaison Officer at accessibility@kiaoval.com or 0203 946 0100.
First Aid
First aid centres are located behind Block A of the JM Finn Stand and between Entrance 32 and 33 of the Bedser Stand.
The Kia Oval has a capacity of approximately 25,500. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
The Kia Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club, London, SE11 5SS, United Kingdom.
