Cork v Meath in the All-Ireland SFC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The All-Ireland senior football championship begins this weekend.

WE MEET AGAIN: Tommy Walsh during the Allianz Football League Division 2 final match between Meath and Cork at Croke Park. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

There isn’t too much time for Cork to reflect on their Munster final loss to Kerry last time out as they are back in action this weekend.

It’s been a promising campaign so far for the Rebel footballers with promotion in the league achieved and a first provincial final in five years reached but now they are targetting progress in the All-Ireland.

Meath stand in their way this weekend in Round 1 of the All-Ireland SFC, a team they have already faced in 2026, twice.

John Cleary’s men emerged victorious when the sides clashed in Round 4 of the league, but Meath gained revenge in the Division 2 final at Croke Park a month later.

So, who will win this third and most important meeting? All will be revealed this weekend.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of throw-in.

Where is the game being played?

Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork is the venue for the game.

What time is throw-in?

Throw-in has been set for 5.30pm on Saturday, May 23.

Where to watch?

Cork v Meath will be broadcast live on GAA+ but you can also follow the best of the action on the Irish Examiner’s new and improved liveblog.

What else is on Saturday?

Kerry take on Donegal at 3pm (also on GAA+) and following the clash between Cork and Meath i Galway v Kildare at 7.30pm (live on RTÉ2).

What happens next?

The winner progresses to Round 2a while the loser heads to Round 2b.

Who’s the referee?

Brendan Cawley from Kildare will be the man in the middle.

Team news

John Cleary and Robbie Brennan 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.

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