Below is all the information you need ahead of Surrey’s opening Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Yorkshire Vikings at The Kia Oval.
DATE
Thursday 25 July
OPENING TIMES
Gates open at 9:30 am
We strongly advise that all fans arrive to the ground early to avoid any delays in entering. The gates will be open 1.5 hours prior to the start of the matchday.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Start: 11:00 am
Scheduled interval: 2:30 pm
Scheduled second innings: 3:00 pm
Scheduled finish: 6:30 pm
UPDATES
The fixture against Yorkshire Vikings will be available to watch via the Surrey Live Broadcast on YouTube.
Surrey’s social media channels will post regular in-game updates, with highlights and a report being published at the end of the match at kiaoval.com.
MEMBERS’ INFO
Members will be required to scan their Membership QR code – either via their physical card or digitally through The Kia Oval App – upon entry and exit to all Members’ areas, which are the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion, Peter May Garden, Laker Balcony, and Lock Balcony. This is implemented across all Surrey home fixtures to ensure that the Members are offered the very best experience.
This season, Members can access their Membership card on The Kia Oval App, besides using a physical copy of the card. To access the digital version, Members simply need to log on to the app, and they will be able to find their digital card in your Ticket Wallet.
Members are advised to log on to the App on the matchday, before arriving at the gate, to avoid queuing on the day, and to keep their Membership card with them during their visit to fixtures at The Kia Oval.
Although seats in Members’ areas are unreserved, 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’ GUEST VOUCHERS
Members can bring guests by either collecting a Guest Voucher from the Ticket Office (located at the Pavilion End of the ground, next to the Club Shop) or by securing a Guest Voucher(s) online. A guide to doing this can be found here.
To download your Members’ Guest Vouchers, please follow the below instructions:
- Log-in to your Surrey Ticketing Account here
- Click ‘Order History’ in the navigation on the right of the page
- Click on ‘See Details’ next to the tickets that you would like to download
- Click Print next to the ticket that you would like to download. You can then enter your friends/families name (or leave this as your own name) and click ‘Save and Continue’
- Your Guest Voucher will then download
Please note that you do not need to print your tickets. Your tickets can be scanned from your mobile device.
TICKETS
Please note all spectators require either a Membership card or a valid ticket to enter the ground.
Tickets for the match are still on sale, you can purchase tickets here.
The easiest way to access your match day tickets for this match is through The Kia Oval App.
To access your tickets via The Kia Oval App please follow the below instructions:
- Download The Kia Oval App through your respective app stores.
- Click Log in or sign up to log into your Surrey Ticketing Account – the one used to purchase your tickets.
- Click Your Ticket Wallet under the Tickets tab at the bottom of the app.
- All of the tickets associated with your account will appear in the ‘Your Tickets’ section of your Ticket Wallet.
- Click on the match that your tickets are associated to and all of the ones that you have purchased will appear. If you are sharing tickets with other attendees via the app, please reference the instructions that are listed on the website or app. If you have re-assigned tickets through your ‘Friends and Family’ Network, please read below.
Please note, there is a live fraud-prevention mechanism in place on all tickets for The Kia Oval, and any photographs or screenshots of tickets will not be eligible to gain entry to the ground.
If you have re-assigned tickets to someone through your ‘Family and Friends’ Network on your Surrey Ticketing Account, they need an active account themselves to view tickets in the app. For the recipient to access the tickets via the app, they need to have created a Surrey Ticketing Account themselves here, and then logged into the app to activate it. The email address used to create the Surrey Ticketing Account must match the one that was used when the tickets were re-assigned.
Alternatively, you are able to download your tickets to your phone to either access as a .PDF or to print.
To download your tickets, please follow the below instructions:
- Log-into your Surrey Ticketing Account here
- Click ‘Order History’ in the navigation on the right of the page
- Click on ‘See Details’ next to the tickets that you would like to download
- Click Print next to the ticket that you would like to download
- Your ticket(s) will then download
Please note that you do not need to print your tickets. Your tickets can be scanned from your mobile device either from The Kia Oval App, or by accessing your Surrey Ticketing Account and downloading the digital version.
COACHING SESSIONS FOR U-16S
After receiving a brilliant response earlier in the season, coaches from the Surrey Cricket Foundation will again be hosting coaching sessions from 2 – 4pm for anyone under the age of 16 in the Ken Barrington Indoor Centre (KBC).
Each session will be 30 minutes long and will run on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advised that parents/guardians accompany the participants in the KBC for the duration of the session.
SCORECARDS
As per last season, a limited number of scorecards will be available on first-come, first-served basis from the Long Room in the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion. Scorecards will NOT be available from Pavilion Reception.
Papers scorecards will only be available for Vitality County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures. Digital scorecards are available to download for every domestic home fixture.
TRAVEL
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.
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.
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. For more information, and to plan your journey to The Kia Oval via the London Underground, click here.
By Bike
Spectators are encouraged to use sustainable modes of transport such as walking or cycling to the ground from nearby transport hubs or local destinations.
A limited number of bike parking spaces are available within The Kia Oval for the Vitality County Championship, Metro Bank One Day Cup, and Surrey women’s fixtures. Located at the Vauxhall end of the ground, this is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
On major matchdays, such as Vitality Blast, The Hundred, and international games, limited bike parking spaces will be made available on the closed roads adjacent to the ground, spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and parking will be at the owner’s risk. On-site bike parking will NOT be available.
There are multiple Santander bike docking stations located close to the stadium. Additionally, there are bicycle stands to secure your own bicycles in surrounding areas. Spectators are advised to bring their own locks to ensure the safety of their bicycles.
FOOD AND DRINK
A wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase to Members in the Micky Stewart Members’ Pavilion. A range of hot and cold food will also be available.
Non-Members can buy food and refreshments from the Peter May Pie Shop and Wanderers’ Bar, under the Galadari Stand.
Please note that The Kia Oval is a cashless venue and only card payment will be taken.
As this is a Category ‘B’ fixture, supporters are permitted to bring their own alcohol into the ground should they wish. This is restricted to a maximum of four 500ml cans of beer/lager or a 750ml plastic container of wine per person. No further alcohol will be permitted on any subsequent re-admission to the ground.
Members and fans are welcome to bring food into the ground on match days.
Water fountains are available around the ground or, alternatively, staff at any bar will be able to give you tap water for free.
REUSABLE CUPS
This season, there is a new system in place for reusable drink cups at The Kia Oval.
- On the first drink you purchase, there will be an additional £1 charitable donation.
- Return your cup to the bar to reuse for your next drink and there will be no additional charity contribution.
- After your last drink of the day please place your cup in one of the donation stations around the ground.
All the proceeds from the new cup system during this fixture will be donated to support the fantastic work of the Surrey Cricket Foundation.
PITCH LOCATION
The pitch for this match is centrally-located.
YOUR SAFETY IN AND AROUND THE GROUND
The Kia Oval takes the safety and security of all guests very seriously and as such, there will be enhanced security measures in place for all our events.
When arriving to the ground by foot, please use the pedestrian crossings at both the Vauxhall and Oval end of the ground as the roads are very busy. If you arrive using TfL’s London Santander Cycles, please ensure that you park them in the allocated docking stations. If you use any other alternative cycle-hire scheme, please also park these in an appropriate position away from the roads.
We strongly advise that all fans arrive to the ground early to avoid any delays in entering. The gates will be open 1.5 hours prior to the start of play for a Metro Bank One Day Cup game.
Please be aware of the risks of cricket balls entering the stands from the field of play. We ask that all fans stay vigilant of airborne cricket balls whilst in their seat and in the vicinity of the playing field. It is also important for fans to be cautious of ball games when walking around the concourse of the ground, particularly during breaks in play.
GROUND MAP
ACCESSIBILITY
As we are constantly striving to improve our standards, facilities and attitudes accordingly, we have launched a non-visible disability wristband. This optional wristband will enable fans with a non-visible disability to easily identify themselves to Club staff on match-day, 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.
If you require a wristband, please collect it from Theresa Peters in the Pavilion Reception upon arrival or email accessibility@surreycricket.com and one will be posted to you.
Fans attending with accessible needs can view our access guide here.
FIRST AID
First aid services are provided on-site at every match day at The Kia Oval. If you require first aid assistance whilst at the ground, please contact your nearest steward or go to one of our first aid centres located behind Block A of the JM Finn Stand and between Entrance 32 and 33 of the Bedser Stand.
TOILETS
Toilets are located all around the perimeter of the ground, with disabled and baby-changing facilities located behind Blocks 1, 13 and 19 of the JM Finn Stand.
Changing Places accessible toilets are located under the Galadari Stand, next to the Club Shop.
WHAT YOU CAN BRING
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a ban on the importation of alcohol, glass containers and metal cans. Following close consultation with the Police and Health and Safety advisors, alcohol will not be permitted on the following match-days: Test Match, One-Day International, Vitality Blast and The Hundred.
For other match-days, such as LV= Insurance County Championship, Metro Bank One Day Cup and Surrey Women fixtures, alcohol importation is restricted to a maximum of four 500ml cans of beer/lager or a 750ml plastic container of wine per person. No further alcohol will be permitted on any subsequent re-admission to the ground.
Members and fans are welcome to bring food into the ground on match-days.
Due to the availability of space, we advise all fans to avoid bringing any large luggage items into the ground. All bags that you bring into the ground must be able to be stored under your seat and kept with you at all times.
A complete list of prohibited items include; alcohol, glass, cans, musical instruments, flares, laser devices, air horns, fireworks, weapons and whistles.
REPORTING INCIDENTS
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.
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.
FAQS
All of our match day FAQs can be found here.
