Cork v Tipperary in the National Hurling League: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

MAGIC MCGRATH: John McGrath scores his second and his side's third goal past Cork goalkeeper Patrick Collins during the 2025 All-Ireland Hurling final. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Old rivalries will be renewed once again this Saturday on Leeside.

It’s a repeat of the 2025 All-Ireland Hurling final, it’s the teams currently occupying first and second in the National Hurling League Division 1a table, it’s the only two teams with two wins out of two.

It’s Cork versus Tipperary.

The clash at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this weekend could break the record attendance for a standalone round National Hurling League game in the modern era and it promises to be another thriller.

So here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Where is the game being played?

Cork are the home team so the game will be played at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

What time is throw-in?

The sliotar will be thrown-in by the referee at 7.30pm.

Where to watch?

The game is being shown live on RTÉ2 from 7pm. Or you could follow the action with the Examiner Sport liveblog.

Who's the referee?

Liam Gordon will be the man in the middle.

Team news

The two counties will name their teams later in the week so stay tuned to our website where they will be posted as soon as they are announced.

More to follow...

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