Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup finals to be played in Croke Park
January 26, 2026
Croke Park ©INPHO
The GAA Higher Education committee has announced that the finals of the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cups will return to Croke Park for the first time in 40 years this February.
This marks the first time since 1985 (Sigerson) and 1986 (Fitzgibbon) that the prestigious Higher Education deciders will be hosted at GAA headquarters.
The Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup Final is scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th, at 7:35pm. This will be followed by the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup Final on Friday, February 13th, at 7:35pm. Both showpiece events will be broadcast live on TG4, ensuring national coverage for the pinnacle of third-level Gaelic Football and Hurling competition.
Speaking to confirm the announcement this week, the Chairperson of the GAA Higher Education committee Benny Hurl said: “It is with great pride and delight that I welcome the historic return of the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup finals to Croke Park in 2026, over four decades since these iconic competitions last graced the spiritual home of Gaelic games.
"This announcement is about more than a fixture. It is a recognition of the extraordinary commitment, talent, and passion that our student players bring to the field year after year. It is a celebration of the role that third level institutions play in nurturing the future of our games, developing the next generation of Gaelic games players, officials and administrators.
"On behalf of everyone in third level Gaelic games, I extend our heartfelt thanks to the GAA and the Croke Park team for their support in making this dream a reality. I want to pay special thanks to Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns, himself a Sigerson cup winner with St Mary’s Belfast, who has given unrivalled support to Comhairle Ardoideachais.
"This decision sends a powerful message, that the efforts of everyone in third level are valued and appreciated. For many years, these prestigious competitions, cornerstones of our student sporting calendar have showcased the passion, talent, and dedication of our players. To see the finals of our blue riband competitions taking centre stage in Croke Park is not only a symbolic homecoming, but a powerful recognition of the vital role third level Gaelic games plays in the fabric of the GAA.
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