The Munster U20 and Minor Football and Hurling Championships are set to start in March and April 2026. This year’s competitions promise excitement for fans and players alike.
Munster U20 Championship Fixtures
The Munster U20 Hurling Championship kicks off on March 25, 2026. All-Ireland champions Tipperary will face off against Cork, while Clare will compete against Waterford. The final match is scheduled for May 13.
U20 Hurling Schedule
- March 25: Clare vs. Waterford, Tipperary vs. Cork
- April 1: Cork vs. Limerick, Waterford vs. Tipperary
- April 8: Clare vs. Limerick
- April 15: Waterford vs. Cork
- April 22: Tipperary vs. Clare, Limerick vs. Waterford
- April 29: Cork vs. Clare, Limerick vs. Tipperary
- May 6: Semi-finals
- May 13: Final
Munster U20 Football Championship
Phase one of the Munster U20 Football Championship also starts in March 2026. The competition will be held over three Saturdays. The final is scheduled for April 30.
U20 Football Schedule
- March 14: Clare vs. Tipperary, Limerick vs. Waterford
- March 21: Waterford vs. Clare, Tipperary vs. Limerick
- March 28: Waterford vs. Tipperary, Limerick vs. Clare
- April 9: B final – Third vs. Fourth place phase 1 teams
Phase Two Matches
Phase two begins on April 9 and features Kerry and Cork entering the competition:
- April 9: First place phase 1 vs. Cork
- April 16: Cork vs. Kerry
- April 23: Cork vs. First place phase 1 team
- April 30: Final
Minor Hurling Championship Details
The Minor Hurling Championship will commence on April 3, 2026. Limerick will host Waterford, while Clare travels to Tipperary. The final will take place on May 15.
Minor Hurling Schedule
- April 3: Limerick vs. Waterford, Tipperary vs. Clare
- April 10: Clare vs. Limerick, Waterford vs. Cork
- April 17: Tipperary vs. Cork
- April 24: Clare vs. Waterford
- May 1: Cork vs. Clare, Limerick vs. Tipperary
- May 8: Cork vs. Limerick, Waterford vs. Tipperary
- May 15: Final
Minor Football Championship Structure
This year, the Munster Minor Football Championship introduces a round-robin format similar to the U20 competition. Phase one starts on March 30, leading to the final on May 18.
Minor Football Schedule
- March 30: Clare vs. Waterford, Tipperary vs. Limerick
- April 6: Waterford vs. Tipperary, Limerick vs. Clare
- April 13: Clare vs. Tipperary, Waterford vs. Limerick
Phase Two Matches
Phase two begins on April 27:
- April 27: First place phase 1 vs. Kerry, Second place phase 1 vs. Cork
- May 4: Kerry vs. Cork, First place phase 1 vs. Second place phase 1
- May 11: Cork vs. First place phase 1, Kerry vs. Second place phase 1
- May 18: Final
Sports fans can look forward to a thrilling season of youth football and hurling in Munster. The schedule promises competitive matches as teams vie for provincial glory.
