Cork begin National League defence against Waterford

In an All-Ireland final rematch, Galway host Kerry on January 24

Cork travel to face Waterford in their opening game of Lidl National Football League Division 1 on January 23. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Holders Cork will begin the defence of their Lidl National Football League Division 1 crown with a visit to Waterford on the opening weekend of the 2027 campaign.

The Munster derby, scheduled for Saturday, January 23, will be televised live by TG4 (12pm).