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International
Kennington Oval
London, England
23,500 capacityFloodlights
About Kennington Oval
The Kennington Oval in south London, usually known simply as The Oval, is one of England’s most historic grounds. It staged England’s first home Test match in 1880 and traditionally hosts the final Test of the English summer.
The Oval is the home of Surrey County Cricket Club and is famous for its true, pacey pitch and large, open playing area framed by the landmark gasholders.
It has been the setting for many defining moments in English cricket, including the 1882 match that gave rise to the Ashes legend.
Key Milestones
- Established1845
- First international matchEngland vs Australia, Sep 1880 — England
Pitch & Conditions
A true, pacey surface with good carry that generally favours stroke-making batters, while the hard pitch can offer spin meaningful turn and bounce in the latter stages of a match.
Home to
SurreyOval Invincibles (The Hundred)
Upcoming matches at Kennington Oval
Semi FinalUpcoming
Australia W
West Indies W30 Jun 2026
Semi FinalUpcoming
England W
South Africa W2 Jul 2026
Regular SeasonUpcoming
Surrey
Sussex8 Jul 2026
Regular SeasonUpcoming
Surrey
Essex12 Jul 2026
1st MatchUpcoming
MI London W
Sunrisers Leeds W21 Jul 2026
1st MatchUpcoming
London Spirit
Sunrisers Leeds21 Jul 2026
Recent results at Kennington Oval
28th MatchFinished
England W164/1 (17.2)
New Zealand W163/6 (20)England W won by 9 wickets
27 Jun 2026
New Zealand tour of England, 2nd TestFinished
England291 (84) & 209 (58.1)
New Zealand391 (96.2) & 362 (87.1)New Zealand won by 253 runs
17 Jun 2026
Division 1Finished
Surrey421 (82.5) & 259/5 (48)
Hampshire333 (96.4) & 101/2 (44)Match drawn
7 Jun 2026
Regular SeasonFinished
Surrey210/7 (20)Hampshire215/5 (20)Hampshire won by 5 runs
5 Jun 2026
Regular SeasonFinished
Surrey134/2 (14.1)
Middlesex129/7 (20)Surrey won by 8 wickets
3 Jun 2026
Regular SeasonFinished
Surrey116 (19.5)
Kent118/2 (14)Kent won by 8 wickets
31 May 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kennington Oval located?
Kennington Oval is located in London, England.
What is the seating capacity of Kennington Oval?
Kennington Oval has a seating capacity of approximately 23,500 spectators.
Does Kennington Oval have floodlights?
Yes — Kennington Oval is equipped with floodlights and can host day-night matches.
Who owns Kennington Oval?
Kennington Oval is owned and managed by Surrey County Cricket Club.
What type of pitch does Kennington Oval have?
Kennington Oval has a grass pitch surface.
What was the first international match at Kennington Oval?
The first international match at Kennington Oval was England vs Australia, Sep 1880. Result: England.
Is Kennington Oval still active?
Yes — Kennington Oval is currently an active cricket venue hosting international and domestic matches.
Where can I find details about Kennington Oval on CricInnings?
Right here — this Kennington Oval page brings together the ground’s location, capacity and key facts, with more added as matches are played at the venue.