Queen's Park OvalAbout Queen's Park Oval
Queen’s Park Oval is a historic cricket ground in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, dating from the late 19th century. It is the island’s principal cricket venue and has hosted domestic and international matches for over a century.
The oval comprises a grass playing field surrounded by stands and traditional pavilions, and it sits directly adjacent to the large Queen’s Park Savannah public park. The ground is noted for its long association with West Indies cricket and for staging Test matches, One-Day Internationals, and regional first-class fixtures.
Established in the late 1800s, the venue developed alongside the growth of organized cricket in the Caribbean and has been maintained as a central sporting facility for Port of Spain. Over time the ground has seen periodic upgrades to seating and amenities while retaining its historic character.
The stadium is in central Port of Spain, immediately beside the Queen’s Park Savannah and within walking distance of city amenities and transport links.
- Location: Located on the western edge of the Queen’s Park Savannah in Port of Spain, it is Trinidad and Tobago’s most famous cricket ground and regularly hosts domestic and international matches.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is roughly 20,000 and the ground includes traditional pavilions and members’ stands typical of long-established cricket venues in the Caribbean.
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Best Time to Visit Queen's Park Oval
For pleasant weather and fewer rain disruptions at Queen's Park Oval, visit during the dry season (roughly January-May); expect heavy crowds around Carnival.
Weather & Climate near Queen's Park Oval
Queen's Park Oval's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1068 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 4.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 4.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 23° - 31° | 29° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 4.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Excellent | 24° - 31° | 30° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 4.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.6h |
| July | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 31° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 155 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
How to Get to Queen's Park Oval
Queen’s Park Oval is in central Port of Spain beside the Queen’s Park Savannah. It’s within walking distance of many central Port of Spain bus routes and taxi ranks. From Piarco International Airport expect a drive of about 25-30 km west on the Churchill‑Roosevelt Highway into Port of Spain; taxis and shared maxi‑taxis serve the city from the airport.
Tips for Visiting Queen's Park Oval
- On match days arrive at least an hour before the scheduled start to beat traffic and long entry queues around the stadium precinct; local road congestion in Port of Spain can be heavy right before play.
- Check the event's official ticketing and bag rules in advance - ground entry procedures and restricted zones are strictly enforced on international and regional match days, and late arrivals may be denied entry.