Cork and Tipp league clash could break attendance record

The 23,402 crowd which watched Cork play Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last year was the largest attendance for a standalone hurling league fixture in recent times

A crowd of 25,000 is expected to watch Cork face Tipperary at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Saturday’s Cork-Tipperary Division 1A clash in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh could break the record attendance for a standalone round National Hurling League game in the modern era.

A crowd of 25,000 is expected to watch last year’s All-Ireland finalists renew acquaintances. No stand tickets are currently on sale with only terrace admission for the Blackrock End available.