The Kia Oval, located in Kennington, South London, is an international cricket stadium with a long history of sporting events. It has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it opened in 1845 and also hosts the final Test of the English season.Famously known as the birthplace of the Ashes, the Oval ground was built on a section of the former Kennington Common, which was one of London's first cricket grounds. In 1868, it hosted the first international cricket match ever played in England. In addition to cricket, The Oval has hosted a number of other historically significant athletic events, including football and rugby. It hosted England's first international football match versus Scotland in 1870 as well as matches in 1975, 1979, 1983, and 1999 FA World Cups. Additionally, it has played host to five of the tournament's fifteen games, including the championship match.The old stands were demolished in 2015 to make room for a single, significantly larger structure that was given the name Peter May. It was formally opened in May 2016, boosting the stadium's seating capacity to 25,300 from 13,00. By enlarging its stands, according to new building plans, the Kia Oval will become the largest stadium by 2023. With an Oval Cricket Stadium London tour, you can explore the grounds and the stands and learn about its rich past.