Oval tube station
| Oval | |
|---|---|
Station entrance | |
Oval Location of Oval in Greater London | |
| Location | Oval, London |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Owner | |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 2 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2020 | 3.31 million |
| 2021 | 3.13 million |
| 2022 | 5.36 million |
| 2023 | 5.62 million |
| 2024 | 5.41 million |
| Key dates | |
| 18 December 1890 | Opened (C&SLR) |
| 29 November 1923 | closed for rebuilding |
| 1 December 1924 | reopened |
| Other information | |
| External links | |
| Coordinates | 51°28′55″N 0°06′45″W / 51.4819°N 0.1125°W |
| London transport portal | |
Oval is a London Underground station in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is on the Morden branch of the Northern line, between Kennington and Stockwell stations. It is in London fare zone 2. The station opened on 18 December 1890 as part of the City and South London Railway and is named after The Oval cricket ground, recognised as the first international cricket ground and home of Surrey County Cricket Club, which it serves.
The station features cricket-themed decorative elements, including murals, statues and banners. Due to the range of sporting events held at the Oval, the station is used by visitors from the United Kingdom and abroad, particularly during cricket matches.