Relegation returns as Kerry tweaks county and club championship formats for 2026

While the format of the two football championships and the senior hurling championship remains the same, the big change will see teams experiencing the dreaded drop in the Senior Club, Intermediate and Junior Premier divisions

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 - 09:00

Mortimer Murphy

RELEGATION will return to the Kerry football's county and club championships this year following the end of a three-year moratorium that put a hold on any relegation to equalise numbers in the respective divisions.

While the format of the two football championships and the SHC remains the same, the key change will see clubs again facing the drop in Senior Club, Intermediate and Junior Premier divisions.