Fixture guide · Updated July 15, 2026
Kerry versus Mayo at Croke Park leads the late-July Gaelic football calendar. Domestic League of Ireland fixtures continue through October, while the Republic of Ireland begins its UEFA Nations League campaign in September.
Quick Answer
As of July 15, 2026, the next major senior Gaelic football date is the All-Ireland final between Kerry and Mayo at Croke Park on Sunday, July 26 at 3:30pm. Selected League of Ireland Men’s Premier Division matches follow on July 24, 25 and 31. The Republic of Ireland men’s national team opens its 2026/27 UEFA Nations League schedule away to Kosovo on September 24. Fixtures can change, so supporters and club organizers should confirm dates, venues and kick-off times on the official competition page before travelling.
Gaelic football · Sunday, July 26
The GAA lists Kerry versus Mayo in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final at Croke Park, Dublin, on Sunday, July 26. Throw-in is scheduled for 3:30pm, with RTÉ and BBC shown as broadcasters on the official match listing.
Mayo defeated Louth 3-23 to 0-15 in the first semi-final on July 11. Kerry then beat Dublin 2-18 to 0-20 on July 12. Those results created a Kerry–Mayo final rather than a provisional “semi-final winner” listing.
Use the official GAA match page for final ticket, broadcast and venue information. Do not rely on an old social post or screenshot: competition listings can be updated after publication, and this article records the position on July 15.
Domestic association football · July 24–31
St Patrick’s Athletic host Dundalk at Richmond Park. The League of Ireland fixture page lists an 8:00pm kick-off.
Galway United host Waterford at Pearse Stadium at 5:00pm. Sligo Rovers then host Drogheda United at The Showgrounds at 7:45pm.
Four listed matches kick off at 7:45pm: St Patrick’s Athletic v Derry City, Waterford v Shelbourne, Dundalk v Sligo Rovers, and Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers.
Season planning
The League of Ireland’s published 2026 key dates place the Men’s Premier Division between February 6 and October 30. Clubs still have a substantial domestic run after the late-July fixtures.
The Men’s First Division runs from February 13 to October 16. Its play-off semi-finals are scheduled for October 24 and 27, followed by the play-off final on November 1.
The Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at the Aviva Stadium. The Premier Division promotion and relegation play-off is also assigned to the week ending November 8.
Women’s domestic football
Athlone Town v Bohemians is listed for Saturday, July 18 at 6:00pm. Cork City v Wexford is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at 6:00pm in St. Colman’s Park. Bohemians v Galway United is set for Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00pm in Dalymount Park.
League updates say Shelbourne v Cork City and Wexford v Galway United on July 18 were postponed after the Women’s All-Island Cup finalists were confirmed. Peamount United v Athlone Town on July 25 was also postponed because of Athlone Town’s UEFA Women’s Champions League participation.
The Women’s Premier Division runs through October 24. The Women’s FAI Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, September 27 at Tallaght Stadium, giving clubs and supporters two separate autumn competition dates to track.
Republic of Ireland · September–November
Ireland begins away to Kosovo on September 24, followed by another away match against Israel on September 27. UEFA places Ireland in League B Group 3 with Kosovo, Israel and Austria.
Republic of Ireland host Austria on October 1 and Israel on October 4. Supporters should use the UEFA or FAI match page for confirmed venue, ticket and local kick-off information.
The group closes with Austria v Republic of Ireland on November 14 and Republic of Ireland v Kosovo on November 17. That makes six group fixtures across three international windows.
Related Gaelic games dates
Galway play Limerick in the 2026 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday, July 19 at 3:30pm. RTÉ and BBC are listed for broadcast coverage.
View Hurling Equipment SupplyThe 2026 TG4 All-Ireland ladies football finals are scheduled for Sunday, August 2. The junior final begins at 11:45am, the intermediate final at 1:45pm and the senior final at 4:15pm.
Plan Custom GAA JerseysGaelic football, hurling, League of Ireland club football and UEFA international football are separate competitions with different governing bodies. Search the competition name, not only “Irish football,” when checking fixtures.
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Frequently asked questions
Kerry play Mayo at Croke Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with the match scheduled for 3:30pm Irish time. Confirm the official listing before travelling.
The Men’s Premier Division ends on October 30, the Women’s Premier Division on October 24 and the Men’s First Division on October 16, according to the league’s key-dates notice.
UEFA lists Kosovo v Republic of Ireland on September 24, 2026 as Ireland’s first fixture in the 2026/27 Nations League.
Yes. Broadcast selections, European club matches, venue work and operational decisions can change dates or kick-off times. Check the official organizer before buying tickets or planning travel.
Source and update note
This article uses official GAA, League of Ireland and UEFA fixture or competition notices available on July 15, 2026. It is a planning guide, not a ticketing or broadcast guarantee. Confirm the live organizer page before travel. Olinc Sports is a quote-based B2B Gaelic-sports manufacturer and exporter in Sialkot, Pakistan; event organizers and teams mentioned here are not presented as Olinc clients or partners.