Kensington Oval is the most iconic cricket ground in the Caribbean. Home of Test cricket in Barbados since 1930, it was completely rebuilt for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup and now seats around 28,000. The ground hosted the 2007 World Cup Final and the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 Final, and stages CPL matches, West Indies home internationals and Barbados Pride fixtures. Located at Fontabelle in Bridgetown, it is the hallowed turf where Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Frank Worrell, the three Ws and generations of Bajan greats made their names.
Kensington Oval is one of the most historic cricket grounds in the world, hosting Test cricket since 1930. It's the home of West Indies cricket on the island and was the main venue for the 2007 Cricket World Cup final. The ground holds approximately 28,000 spectators.
Stand names
Each stand at Kensington is named after a Barbadian or West Indian cricket legend: Sir Garfield Sobers Pavilion, Sir Everton Weekes Stand, Sir Frank Worrell Stand, Sir Clyde Walcott Stand, Sir Conrad Hunte Stand, 3Ws Stand, Greenidge & Haynes Stand, and others.
Beyond cricket
Kensington hosts concerts, festivals, and the occasional rugby international. Tours of the ground are available; check kensington-oval.bb for schedule.
About sports in Barbados
Cricket is Barbados. Kensington Oval has hosted World Cup finals, and the island has produced some of cricket's greatest players including Sir Garfield Sobers and Hayley Matthews. Beyond cricket, Barbados offers horse racing at the historic Garrison Savannah, world-class surfing at Bathsheba, polo at Holders, rugby, football, and the Sol Rally — one of the biggest motorsport events in the Caribbean.