Sam Maguire Cup round 1 draw to take place on Monday
May 01, 2026
The 2025 Sam Maguire Cup race will be down to four teams by Sunday evening ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
The draw for Round 1 of the All-Ireland SFC will take place on Monday.
The draw will be conducted by GAA President Jarlath Burns and Brian Carroll, Chairperson of the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC).
The Round 1 draw will feature the eight provincial finalists, who will be drawn against the eight highest‑ranked teams at the conclusion of the National Football League.
Kildare, as 2025 Tailteann Cup winners, will be included in the draw should they fail to reach the Leinster Provincial Final, in which case they will replace the lowest‑ranked League team.
Teams taking part in the draw will be confirmed following the weekend's results.
The draw will be an open draw, with a total of eight Round 1 ties. The provincial finalists will enjoy home advantage in their respective fixtures.
Match Dates
- Munster and Connacht provincial finalists will play their Round 1 games on May 23–24.
- Ulster and Leinster provincial finalists will play their Round 1 games on May 30–31.
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