The Oval

The Oval

Surrey / England

πŸ“ LondonπŸͺ‘ 27,500πŸ—οΈ Built 1845Test Cricket / The Hundred

One of the world's great cricket venues, traditionally hosting the final Test of the English summer. The Oval has a more relaxed, South London atmosphere than Lord's. The famous gasholders (now flats) remain part of the skyline.

3.7

Overall

3.7

View

3.6

Atmosphere

4.0

Value

44 reviews

Ticket Prices

Β£35 - Β£130

Avg: Β£70

Pint of Beer

Β£6.50

Stadium Tour

Available

Β£20

Nearest Station

Oval (Northern Line) 2 min walk

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πŸŽ’ Visitor Guide

Tips for Visitors

More relaxed than Lord's. Final Test atmosphere is special. The walk from Vauxhall through the streets is fun on matchday. Good pubs nearby.

Match Day Tips

The Hanover Arms is the main cricket pub. Final Test of summer has unique atmosphere. Dress code more relaxed than Lord's. Sit in the sun - OB Stand faces south.

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Sections & Stands (4)

Lower Tier

Lock Stand

BudgetπŸŽ’ Tourist Friendly

Popular stand with good views and atmosphere.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Good value with decent views.

β˜…3.8View
β˜…3.8Atmosphere
β˜…4.8Value

OB Stand

Β£115 - Β£115

PremiumπŸŽ’ Tourist Friendly

The main stand facing the sun. Excellent side-on views.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Best seats in the house. Sun on your face all day.

β˜…3.9View
β˜…4.1Atmosphere
β˜…4.2Value

Pavilion End

Mid-range

Behind the arm at the Pavilion End.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Great straight-on views. Popular with cricket purists.

β˜…3.8View
β˜…3.3Atmosphere
β˜…3.9Value

Vauxhall End

Mid-rangeπŸ”₯ Atmosphere

Behind the opposite arm with views of the gasholders/flats.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Slightly more atmospheric end. Good for T20.

β˜…3.4View
β˜…3.5Atmosphere
β˜…3.5Value

Reviews (44)

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Baz King

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 26

Nothing special

View is acceptable. Not terrible, not great.

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Pat Taylor

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 9

Worth every single penny

Views are better than I expected for this price bracket. Been coming here 20 years. This was a new section for me. Gets going when the team needs it. Price matched the experience. Hat trick completed right in front of our section. Magic.

🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Liverpool
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Emily Brown

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 4

Reliable option

Average view - you can follow the game but it's not great. Average noise levels for a Premier League game. Could almost touch the corner flag. Legroom was tight. I'm 6'2 and struggled.

πŸ’· Β£48🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Nottm Forest
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Katie Jones

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 14

No complaints here

Okay sightlines but nothing to write home about. Could be better. The singing is elsewhere. Bar was well stocked. Quick service. No regrets on the cost. Beautiful sunny day for it.

πŸ’· Β£42🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Nottm Forest
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George Walker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 29

Respectable seats

View is acceptable. Not terrible, not great. Not the loudest but definitely up for it. Views are actually better from higher up here. Stewards were helpful pointing us the right way.

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Leo Taylor

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 18

Absolutely stunning views

Could see most things. Some moments were hard to track. Good deal compared to other sections. Electric from the first whistle. Hair standing on end.

🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Nottm Forest
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Mia Allen

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 27

Just okay

The angle makes it hard to judge distances. Disappointing atmosphere. Very quiet section. Back row but actually preferred the overview.

πŸ’· Β£41🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Manchester United
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Vicky Davies

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 25

What dreams are made of

You can follow the game but don't expect perfection. Reasonable cost for Premier League football. Proper old school atmosphere. Loved every second.

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Emily Edwards

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 21

Meh

Good sightlines throughout. Could follow all the action easily. Night game under the lights. Special. Views are actually better from higher up here. Would think twice at this price again. Could be better. The singing is elsewhere. Anniversary present from the wife.

πŸ’· Β£47🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Nottm Forest
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Kev Baker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 1

The complete package

Views are better than I expected for this price bracket. Toilets were a nightmare at half time. Go early. Can't believe the price for these views. Modern football atmosphere. Make of that what you will.

πŸ’· Β£38🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Manchester United
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Matt Clarke

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 1

Can't recommend enough

Premium positioning. Worth the extra cost for these sightlines. Been coming here 20 years. This was a new section for me. Could be better. The singing is elsewhere. Front row - as close as you can get. The burger was actually pretty good.

πŸ’· Β£52🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Aston Villa
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John Lee

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 13

Mixed feelings

Fine for watching but you miss some details. Neutral at this game - just wanted to see the stadium. Better options for this money.

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Claire Wilson

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 28

Everything I hoped for

Minor obstruction from a railing but nothing major. Great atmosphere. Fans really get behind the team.

πŸ’· Β£64🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs West Ham
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Rachel Thompson

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 30

Satisfactory

Could see most things. Some moments were hard to track. Fans know their songs here. Good stuff. Back row but actually preferred the overview. Good deal compared to other sections.

πŸ’· Β£56🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Bournemouth
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Phil Williams

14 Jan 2026

β˜…5

πŸ“ Vauxhall End Β· Row 14

Outstanding in every way

Can see about 95% of the pitch perfectly. Good enough. Solid matchday vibe. Gets loud when it needs to. Unbeatable value. Perfect weather for football. Crisp autumn afternoon. First time at this ground.

πŸ’· Β£45🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Everton
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Kev Baker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 4

Solid choice

The angle is a bit awkward. Had to lean sometimes. Night game under the lights. Special. Easy access from the concourse. So close you can smell the grass. Happy with the price-to-quality ratio. Could be better. The singing is elsewhere. Solo trip. Sometimes you just need football.

🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Everton
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George Walker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 12

Nice view overall

Standard upper tier view. Expected really. Solid matchday vibe. Gets loud when it needs to. This is where you want to be in this stand. WiFi actually worked which was a bonus. The winner in the 89th minute - place went absolutely mental. Night game under the lights. Special.

πŸ’· Β£53🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brighton
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Jen Mitchell

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 19

Average experience

Average view - you can follow the game but it's not great. Pockets of noise but not consistent. No regrets on the cost.

🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Everton
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Sam Taylor

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 15

Middle ground

You can follow the game but don't expect perfection. Family section vibes. Quieter but friendly. Average value for average seats. Middle rows offer the best balance. The burger was actually pretty good.

πŸ’· Β£46🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs West Ham
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Baz Wilson

14 Jan 2026

β˜…5

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 30

Simply brilliant

Not a bad seat in this block. Everyone has great views. Premium experience at budget prices. Engaged crowd. Felt like being part of something. Arrived 2 hours early. Good call - soaked up the atmosphere.

🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Manchester City
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Olivia Carter

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 34

Gets the job done

Could see most things. Some moments were hard to track. The Mexican wave went round about 5 times. Good laugh. Back row but actually preferred the overview. Rained the whole second half. We were soaked. Average noise levels for a Premier League game.

πŸ’· Β£59🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs West Ham
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Chloe White

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End

Happy with these seats

Good sightlines throughout. Could follow all the action easily. Fans know their songs here. Good stuff. Best pound-for-pound seats in the ground. Easy to find our entrance. Well signposted.

🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Chelsea
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Grace Evans

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End

Sound choice

Crystal clear view of the entire pitch. Could see every blade of grass. Could be better. The singing is elsewhere. Neutral at this game - just wanted to see the stadium.

πŸ’· Β£63🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Brentford
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Katie Jones

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 26

Serviceable

Good sightlines throughout. Could follow all the action easily. Solo trip. Sometimes you just need football. Train station is about 15 mins walk. Not bad. High up but can see the whole pitch. Worth the money.

πŸ’· Β£61🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Nottm Forest
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Oscar Clark

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End

The real deal

You can see the players' expressions from here. That close. Clean facilities. Better than some grounds. Bit overcast but stayed dry. The ref gave a dodgy pen right in front of us. Could see it was never a foul. Going rate for football these days.

πŸ’· Β£41🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Nottm Forest
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Will Hughes

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 35

So-so

Standard upper tier view. Expected really. Seat had a cupholder. Small wins. Average noise levels for a Premier League game.

πŸ’· Β£54🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brighton
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Matt Clarke

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 15

Blew my expectations away

TV cameras wish they had this angle. Seriously impressive. Red card right in front of us - could see the tackle was horror show. Good deal compared to other sections. Pockets of noise but not consistent.

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Amy Walker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 8

Top tier experience

Average view - you can follow the game but it's not great. Atmosphere was alright. Nothing special. This is where you want to be in this stand. Train station is about 15 mins walk. Not bad. Can't believe the price for these views.

πŸ’· Β£65🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs West Ham
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Harry Mitchell

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Pavilion End Β· Row 3

Best seats I've ever had

Really solid view. Slight angle but nothing that bothered me. Good value for what you get. Pockets of noise but not consistent.

πŸ’· Β£59🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Crystal Palace
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Sam Taylor

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Lock Stand Β· Row 20

Couldn't ask for more

Had to watch the screen for some replays. Mid-tier sweet spot. Best rows in this section. This is the secret - don't tell everyone. Uber dropped us by the away end by mistake. Long walk. Couldn't get a beer. Queue was massive. Expected more given the fixture.

πŸ’· Β£36🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brighton
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Jo Thomas

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Lock Stand

This is proper football

Elevated just right - can see the whole tactical picture unfolding. Clean facilities. Better than some grounds. Confusing stadium layout. Got lost twice.

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Tom Allen

14 Jan 2026

β˜…5

πŸ“ Lock Stand Β· Row 33

Phenomenal from start to finish

Respectable views. Would sit here again. High up but can see the whole pitch. Can't believe the price for these views. Great atmosphere. Fans really get behind the team.

🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs West Ham
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Simon Young

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Lock Stand

Exceeded all expectations

Views are better than I expected for this price bracket. Mixed bag - some singing, lots of sitting quietly.

πŸ’· Β£48🎫 FOOTBALL_INTERNATIONALvs Fulham
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Louise Baker

14 Jan 2026

β˜…5

πŸ“ Lock Stand Β· Row 7

Lives up to the hype

Can see about 95% of the pitch perfectly. Good enough. Birthday treat for myself. Red card right in front of us - could see the tackle was horror show. Wall of noise behind the goal. Intimidating stuff.

πŸ’· Β£43🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brighton
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Matt Wilson

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ Lock Stand Β· Row 14

Unforgettable atmosphere

The angle is a bit awkward. Had to lean sometimes. The burger was actually pretty good. Singing section nearby keeps things lively. Happy with the price-to-quality ratio. Not too high, not too low. Just right.

πŸ’· Β£48🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Wolves
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Oscar Ward

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 10

Better than expected

The angle is a bit awkward. Had to lean sometimes. Stairs to get up here nearly killed me. Last minute equaliser - genuinely thought the stand would collapse. Feels like fair pricing. Fans know their songs here. Good stuff.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Fulham
E

Emily Edwards

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 29

Perfect view of the pitch

The angle is a bit awkward. Had to lean sometimes. Proper old school atmosphere. Loved every second. No regrets on the cost. The burger was actually pretty good.

🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Crystal Palace
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Lily Taylor

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand

Would come back

Bit far from the action. Needed to squint for the far end. Good energy throughout. Picked up for the big moments. More than worth every penny. The burger was actually pretty good.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_CUPvs Wolves
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David Morris

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 30

Pure magic

Happy with the view - could see both penalty areas clearly. Been coming here 20 years. This was a new section for me. Back row but actually preferred the overview. Criminally underpriced. Long may it continue. Atmosphere was alright. Nothing special. Night game under the lights. Special.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Nottm Forest
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Dave Scott

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 9

An absolute gem

Premium positioning. Worth the extra cost for these sightlines. Fans know their songs here. Good stuff. Feels like fair pricing. Train station is about 15 mins walk. Not bad. Brought my dad. His first game in 30 years.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Chelsea
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Freya Moore

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand

Superb matchday out

Can see about 95% of the pitch perfectly. Good enough. The away fans were giving it loads but we drowned them out. Goosebumps when we scored. The noise was incredible.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brentford
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Olivia Hall

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 13

Incredible matchday experience

You can see the players' expressions from here. That close. Decent noise levels. Good participation. Third game this month. Addiction is real.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs West Ham
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Rachel Edwards

14 Jan 2026

β˜…4

πŸ“ OB Stand

Decent experience

Can see about 95% of the pitch perfectly. Good enough. Took my son to his first ever game. Happy with the price-to-quality ratio. Better atmosphere than I expected. Pleasant surprise.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Manchester United
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Matt Clarke

14 Jan 2026

β˜…3

πŸ“ OB Stand Β· Row 7

Standard fare

Can see about 95% of the pitch perfectly. Good enough. Engaged crowd. Felt like being part of something. Market rate I suppose.

πŸ’· Β£115🎫 FOOTBALL_LEAGUEvs Brighton
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