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The schedule for the 2025 Munster Under-20 and Minor Hurling and Football Championships has been finalized, setting the stage for a highly anticipated spring of Gaelic games.
The Munster Under-20 Hurling Championship kicks off on Wednesday, March 26, with defending champions Tipperary hosting Limerick in their opening game. Clare will face Cork on the same evening. All round-robin games will be played on Wednesdays throughout March and April.
Once these games conclude, the second and third-placed teams will meet in the Munster Semi-Final on Wednesday, May 7, with the winner advancing to face the top team in the Munster Final on Wednesday, May 14.
In the Minor Hurling Championship, Tipperary will begin their defense of both their Munster and All-Ireland titles with a home game against Waterford on Friday, March 28. On the same evening, Limerick will take on Cork.
Round-robin games in this competition will take place on Fridays in March, April, and May, culminating in the Munster Final on Friday, May 16, which will feature the top two teams from the group stage.
The EirGrid Munster Under-20 Football Championship will follow a two-phase format. Phase 1 will see Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford play in a round-robin series of games on consecutive Saturdays in March: the 8th, 15th, and 22nd. The third and fourth-placed teams will contest the Munster B Final on Tuesday, April 1.
The top two teams from Phase 1 will advance to Phase 2, joining Cork and defending champions Kerry. These games are scheduled for Tuesday evenings in April: the 1st, 8th, and 15th. The Munster Under-20 Football Final will take place on Tuesday, April 29.
Meanwhile, the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship begins with a round-robin phase involving Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford. These matches are scheduled for consecutive Mondays in April: the 7th, 14th, and 21st. The top two teams will meet in the Phase 1 Final on Monday, May 5.
On the same evening, Kerry will begin their title defense with a Quarter-Final clash against Cork. The Quarter-Final winner will face the Phase 1 runner-up in one Semi-Final, while the Quarter-Final loser will take on the Phase 1 winner in the other Semi-Final. Both Semi-Finals are scheduled for Monday, May 12. The Munster Minor Football Final is set for Thursday, May 22.
With a packed schedule and high stakes, the 2025 Munster Under-20 and Minor Championships are set to showcase the best emerging talent in Gaelic games across the province. Fans can expect thrilling encounters as teams battle for glory.
See all of Tipperary's fixtures in the various codes and grades below.
Munster U20 Hurling Championship 2025
Round 1 – Wednesday, March 26
Round 2 – Wednesday, April 2
Round 3 – Wednesday, April 9
Round 4 – Wednesday, April 16
Round 5 – Wednesday, April 23
Round 6 – Wednesday, April 30
Munster U20 Football Championship 2025
Round 1 – Saturday, March 8
Round 2 – Saturday, March 15
Round 3 – Saturday, March 22
B Final – Tuesday, April 1
Round 1 – Tuesday, April 1
Round 2 – Tuesday, April 8
Round 3 – Tuesday, April 15
Munster Minor Hurling Championship 2025
Round 1 – Friday, March 28
Round 2 – Friday, April 4
Round 3 – Friday, April 11
Round 4 – Friday, April 18
Round 5 – Friday, April 25
Round 6 – Friday, May 2
Munster Minor Football Championship 2025
Round 1 – Monday, April 7
Round 2 – Monday, April 14
Round 3 – Monday, April 28
Phase 1 Final – Monday, May 5
Quarter-Final – Monday, May 5
Semi-Finals – Monday, May 12
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