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06 Dec 2025

Tipperary minor and U20 teams fixtures are released for the 2025 Munster championship

Tipperary will be defending titles in the minor and U20 championships

Tipperary minor and U20 teams fixtures are released for the 2025 Munster championship

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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

  • Clare vs. Cork (Clare venue)
  • Tipperary vs. Limerick (Tipperary venue)

Round 2 – Wednesday, April 2

  • Cork vs. Tipperary (Cork venue)
  • Waterford vs. Clare (Waterford venue)

Round 3 – Wednesday, April 9

  • Waterford vs. Limerick (Waterford venue)

Round 4 – Wednesday, April 16

  • Clare vs. Tipperary (Clare venue)

Round 5 – Wednesday, April 23

  • Limerick vs. Cork (Limerick venue)
  • Tipperary vs. Waterford (Tipperary venue)

Round 6 – Wednesday, April 30

  • Limerick vs. Clare (Limerick venue)
  • Cork vs. Waterford (Cork venue)

Knockout Stage

  • Semi-Final: Wednesday, May 7
  • Final: Wednesday, May 14

Munster U20 Football Championship 2025

Phase 1: Round-Robin Matches

Round 1 – Saturday, March 8

  • Clare vs. Waterford (Clare venue)
  • Limerick vs. Tipperary (Limerick venue)

Round 2 – Saturday, March 15

  • Tipperary vs. Clare (Tipperary venue)
  • Waterford vs. Limerick (Waterford venue)

Round 3 – Saturday, March 22

  • Tipperary vs. Waterford (Tipperary venue)
  • Clare vs. Limerick (Clare venue)

B Final – Tuesday, April 1

  • (3rd place vs. 4th place from Phase 1)

Phase 2: Knockout and Round-Robin Matches

Round 1 – Tuesday, April 1

  • Phase 1 Winner vs. Cork (home venue for Phase 1 Winner)
  • Phase 1 Runner-Up vs. Kerry (home venue for Phase 1 Runner-Up)

Round 2 – Tuesday, April 8

  • Kerry vs. Cork (Kerry venue)
  • Phase 1 Winner vs. Phase 1 Runner-Up (home venue for Phase 1 Winner)

Round 3 – Tuesday, April 15

  • Cork vs. Phase 1 Runner-Up (Cork venue)
  • Kerry vs. Phase 1 Winner (Kerry venue)

Final Tuesday, April 29

Munster Minor Hurling Championship 2025

Round 1 – Friday, March 28

  • Limerick vs. Cork (Limerick venue)
  • Tipperary vs. Waterford (Tipperary venue)

Round 2 – Friday, April 4

  • Waterford vs. Limerick (Waterford venue)
  • Clare vs. Tipperary (Clare venue)

Round 3 – Friday, April 11

  • Clare vs. Cork (Clare venue)

Round 4 – Friday, April 18

  • Tipperary vs. Limerick (Tipperary venue)

Round 5 – Friday, April 25

  • Limerick vs. Clare (Limerick venue)
  • Cork vs. Waterford (Cork venue)

Round 6 – Friday, May 2

  • Cork vs. Tipperary (Cork venue)
  • Waterford vs. Clare (Waterford venue)

Final

  • Date: Friday, May 16

Munster Minor Football Championship 2025

Phase 1: Round-Robin Matches

Round 1 – Monday, April 7

  • Tipperary vs. Waterford (Tipperary venue)
  • Clare vs. Limerick (Clare venue)

Round 2 – Monday, April 14

  • Waterford vs. Clare (Waterford venue)
  • Limerick vs. Tipperary (Limerick venue)

Round 3 – Monday, April 28

  • Tipperary vs. Clare (Tipperary venue)
  • Limerick vs. Waterford (Limerick venue)

Phase 1 Final – Monday, May 5

  • Top two teams from the Phase 1 round-robin

Knockout Rounds

Quarter-Final – Monday, May 5

  • Kerry (defending champions) vs. Cork (Kerry venue)

Semi-Finals – Monday, May 12

  • Phase 1 Runner-Up vs. Quarter-Final Winner
  • Phase 1 Winner vs. Quarter-Final Loser

Final

  • Date: Thursday, May 22

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