The Oval

This is your guide for everything you need to know about matches held at The Oval in London throughout the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Here you can find all the information you need ahead of your matchday, including travel options, accessibility provision and on-site facilities.

TRAVEL

By Bike
There is limited bike* parking for spectators outside the Hobbs Gate in the form of bike racks. This is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

By London Underground
Vauxhall Underground* station is on the Victoria line, with services every few minutes, and just six minutes 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.

By National Rail
The Oval is located just a ten-minute walk from Vauxhall station, served by South Western Railway* trains coming in and out of Waterloo.

By Bus
Bus* route numbers 36, 185 and 436 stop outside the ground and the following buses stop within a five-minute walk of the Oval: 3, 59, 109, 133, 159, 333.

By Car
No match-day parking is available at, or in the vicinity, of the ground and we advise all fans to use public transport.

FOOD & DRINK

Food & drink options will be confirmed closer to the start of the competition.

FACILITIES

Accessibility

Matchday Blue Badge Car Parking booking is open four weeks prior to a fixture. To book, please contact accessibility@surreycricket.com. If you are a Blue Badge holder in the London Borough of Lambeth, you are entitled to park free of charge on the side streets near The Oval.

The following facilities are available for people with a visual impairment:

The public address system will give live scores and updates of key developments during the match.

Guide dogs are permitted within the ground. Should your dog require water, the staff at any food service outlet will be more than willing to help. We ask that any dog mess is tidied up immediately and deposited in the bins provided.

Should any assistance be required to reach your seat, or any facility, then please contact the nearest Steward who will make arrangements for assistance to be provided.

A number of key signs have been adapted to a raised print format.

Outside the ground all road crossings have textured paving compliant with current legislation.

The following facilities are available for people with a hearing impairment:

Induction loops have been installed in a number of the seating blocks in the ground. All receptions, ticket offices and a number of catering outlets also have this facility. Switching your hearing aid to M or T can access the system.

Hearing dogs are permitted within the ground. Should your dog require water, the staff at any food service outlet will be more than willing to help. We ask that any dog mess is tidied up immediately and deposited in the bins provided.

The Oval has launched a non-visible disability wristband. This optional wristband enables fans with a non-visible disability to easily identify themselves to venue staff on a matchday should they need any assistance, without having to give an explanation or the nature of their disability. Staff can then support the individual in the appropriate way.

The following facilities are available for people with an ambulatory disability:

Match-day parking for Blue badge holders is available on or near The Oval (depending on fixture type) and can be booked subject to availability four weeks prior to each fixture by contacting the venue’s Member and Supporter Services Team on 0203 946 0100 or by emailing accessibility@surreycricket.com.

• All entrances at The Oval have dropped kerbs, in addition to accessible entrance gates.
• Seating areas for the mobility impaired are in excess of the minimum requirements for sports stadiums and offer a multitude of views.
• Should any assistance be required to reach your seat, or any facility, then please contact the nearest Steward who will make arrangements for assistance to be provided.
• Accessible toilet facilities are available throughout the ground with the majority requiring a RADAR key. If you are not in possession of such a key then please contact the nearest Steward who will source one for you. Emergency cords are situated in all accessible toilets.
• Catering facilities have been adapted to offer low level service points. Where these are not available, staff will be more than happy to source any product for you.

Additionally, please be assured by the following general accessibility options:

• First Aid, medical & clinical waste facilities are available at either end of the ground for your use.
• Less than 5% of internal areas are non-wheelchair friendly, and accessibility within the ground is good.
• Accessible Taxis can be ordered from within the 1845 Stand or Pavilion Receptions.
• The Oval is happy to store wheelchair chargers on site for our regular visitors.

Multi-faith Room

A Multi-faith Room is available on the ground floor at Bedser Entrance 32.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Oval has confirmed their pledge to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. This is an important and ambitious target to ensure that they are able to continue to play cricket and operate in the future.

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