Kensington Oval
The cricket heartland of the West Indies, which hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup final. Watching a match is the best way to feel the island's passion.
Kensington Oval was built in 1882 and is the home ground of the Barbados and West Indies cricket teams. It is regarded as the Caribbean's cricket mecca and hosted the Cricket World Cup finals in 2007 and 2024. The stands are named after island legends such as Sir Garfield Sobers. During matches the atmosphere is electric, with music and drums nonstop. On non-match days, you can book a visit to the ground and the Hall of Fame. The oval is in northwest Bridgetown, about 2 km from the city centre.
Opening hours
Match days or by advance booking
Nearby sights
- Mount Gay Visitor Centre
- Nidhe Israel Synagogue
- Parliament Buildings
- The Careenage & Chamberlain Bridge
- St. Michael's Cathedral
- Carlisle Bay
- George Washington House
- Barbados Museum & Historical Society