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

The clash at TUS Gaelic Grounds this weekend will be proceeded by the Division 1B final between Clare and Dublin.

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Cork hurler Niall O'Leary and Limerick hurler Adam English pictured with Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Cup. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

The second of potentially five Cork Limerick clashes in 2026 is set to take place this weekend.

In terms of significance, it would also be considered the second least important of the potential quintuple-header with it being trumped by their Munster championship meeting in April and possible Munster final and All-Ireland series showdowns later in the season.

But that doesn’t mean to say this weekend’s Division 1A decider isn’t important as Limerick would love to reclaim the League title and make it two wins out of two against Cork.

While on the red side, the Rebels would love to retain the League title and avenge their loss to the Treaty County earlier in the campaign.

What will happen? All will be revealed in due course but until then, here is everything you need to know ahead of the latest installment of the Cork Limerick rivalry.

Where is the game being played?

Limerick will have home advantage as the final is being played at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, although that may not be reflected in the stands.

What time is throw-in?

Throw-in has been set for 4pm.

What’s on before it?

The main event will be proceeded by the Division 1B final between Clare and Dublin which throws-in at 1.45pm.

Where to watch?

The two Hurling League finals will be broadcast live on TG4 but you can also follow the best of the action from both deciders on the Irish Examiner’s liveblog.

Who’s the referee?

Thomas Walsh of Waterford will oversee the Division 1B final while Shane Hynes from Galway will be the man in the middle for the Division 1A showpiece.

Team news

John Kiely and Ben O’Connor will name their respective teams later in the week and as soon as they do, they will be posted on our website so stay tuned.

Previous meeting

Limerick defeated Cork by 3-19 to 0-20 in Round 6 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A on Saturday March 7th at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.