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gaa · Saturday 4 July 2026 · TBC 
Cork v Galway - All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final
At Croke Park · Jones Road, Dublin 3, Co. Dublin
At Croke Park · Jones Road, Dublin 3, Co. Dublin
One of the most anticipated days in the hurling calendar, the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final brings Cork and Galway to Croke Park on Saturday 4 July for a place in the All-Ireland final. Cork earned their spot with a dominant quarter-final win over Offaly, while Galway arrive as Leinster champions after victory over Dublin. Two of hurling’s most decorated counties, a full Croke Park, and a seat in the biggest final in the sport - this is the kind of occasion that stays with you.
Croke Park holds 82,300 people and it fills for days like this. For a semi-final of this weight, expect a wall of noise from the opening puck-out and the charged atmosphere that comes when two sets of supporters who have waited all year finally meet at GAA headquarters. Cork’s forward line has been among the most potent in the championship, while Galway’s defence and midfield give them genuine final ambitions. It should be close. Throw-in is at 3:30pm.
The match is at Croke Park in Dublin - important to flag for anyone travelling from Cork. From Cork city, the M8 motorway runs directly to Dublin via the Watergrasshill toll; allow around two and a half hours, plus extra for match-day traffic on the M50. Bus Eireann and private coach operators typically run special services for big GAA days - check with Cork GAA or your local club. Once in Dublin, the Luas Red Line to Connolly and several Dublin Bus routes stop near the ground. Parking in the immediate area is very limited; public transport is the practical choice.
If you are making a weekend of it and starting out from Cork city, the English Market, Shandon, and the riverbanks around the Lee are all worth a few hours before departure. There is more to see in Cork and across Co. Cork.
Heading to Croke Park in Cork? Cork has plenty more to see. Read the Cork area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.