Cricket fans have been encouraged to enjoy work in “the best home office in the country” by Surrey County Cricket Club.
The iconic Oval Cricket Ground, home of Surrey, says it can give people the “ultimate homeworking experience” with a spectacular view and food and a drink available.
Some of the 27,500 seats have had desks installed to encourage workers to join.
Surrey posted on X: “The best home office in the country? We've upgraded our WiFi over the winter and there are terraces around the ground with pitch views and desk access. See you there and we won't tell your boss.”
The best home office in the country?
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) April 8, 2026
We've upgraded our WiFi over the winter and there are terraces around the ground with pitch views and desk access 💻
See you there and we won't tell your boss 🤫
🤎 | #CountyChampionship pic.twitter.com/Nq8wlf1hkC
Surrey chief executive Steve Elworthy told The Times: “We know that many people treat the Kia Oval as their second home and we’re encouraging them to use the ground to work from this summer and take in the outstanding action on the pitch at the same time.”
Fan reaction to Surrey’s post on social media appeared positive, with one person quipping it was the “Oval Office”.
Another said: “Can't wait. An evening session writing notes and watching cricket is my secret pleasure.”
One person wrote: “There's worse ideas A day (or four) working while there's live cricket on in the background? I mean credit where it's due, it's a decent shout this.”
Adult tickets for men’s County Championship fixtures can be bought for £15. Women’s One Day Cup fixtures are just £5 for adults.
Surrey’s men’s side is hopeful of a resurgence after narrowly losing out on the County Championship crown to Nottinghamshire last year.
England wicket-keeper Jamie Smith scored a century as he helped Surrey to a draw at Edgbaston in the first round of fixtures this year, which finished on Monday.
The men’s Oval fixtures this month see them host Leicestershire from today and entertain Essex from April 24.
England players Smith, Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Reece Topley are among the names lining up for Surrey this week.
There are women’s one-day fixtures on April 14 and April, with Yorkshire and Durham the respective visitors.
