The draw for Round 1 of the 2026 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship will take place today at 1pm and will be broadcast live as part of The View on GAA+.
Viewers can watch the draw live and free on the GAA+ YouTube channel, as well as across the GAA’s official social media platforms. (https://www.youtube.com/@gaaplusofficial1)
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.
Exception: Kildare, as 2025 Tailteann Cup winners, will be included in the draw should they fail to reach the Leinster Provincial Final, in whichcase they will replace the lowest‑ranked League team.
Bowl 1
Galway
Roscommon
Dublin
Westmeath
Cork
Kerry
Armagh
Monaghan
Bowl 2
Donegal
Mayo
Meath
Louth
Derry
Tyrone
Cavan
Kildare
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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