The draw for the Kerry SFC has been made with a new format

The format has changed this year with four groups of four being drawn and the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals

REIGNING CHAMPS: Dylan Casey lifted the Kerry SFC trophy last year for Austin Stacks. The draw has been made for this year's championship. Pic: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus Ltd

There are some big clashes to be savoured following the Kerry SFC draw that was made at the Austin Stacks Pavilion on Monday evening. There is a new format this year with the championship being run on a group format.

The group stage shall be on a league basis with four groups of four teams, with each team in a Group playing the other teams once. The top two teams in each group qualify for the quarter-finals.