Armagh Hurling - 2026 Nicky Rackard Cup

What to Expect

The 2026 Nicky Rackard Cup is the All-Ireland hurling championship for developing counties outside the top two tiers. Armagh compete in a seven-county group stage that ran from April 11/12, with the Rackard Cup finals scheduled for May 30/31. Armagh’s campaign in 2026 concluded in Round 5, with a heavy defeat to Tyrone at Garvaghey, consigning them to five defeats from five rounds. Despite the challenging season, the Rackard Cup provides vital competitive hurling for Armagh at inter-county level.

The 2026 Rackard Cup campaign is now concluded; county club hurling continues from August.

Good to Know

• Nicky Rackard Cup ran April to May 2026 (Armagh campaign now concluded).

• Seven counties competed in the 2026 group stage.

• Finals: 30/31 May 2026.

• County hurling club championship begins August 2026.

• Full Armagh hurling fixture archive at armaghgaa.net/fixtures-results/.

Getting There

Fixtures at various venues across Ulster and other provinces. Check armaghgaa.net for individual match locations.