The draw for Round 1 of the 2026 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship will take place on Monday, May 4th and will be broadcast live as part of The View on GAA+, beginning at 1.00 pm.

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 which case 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.