Derry Senior Football Championship Final 2026

What to Expect

The O’Neills Derry Senior Football Championship Final is one of the biggest days in the county GAA calendar. The championship runs from August through to late autumn, with 16 clubs competing in a backdoor format. Recent winners include Glen, who have dominated the county championship in recent years. The county champions earn the John McLaughlin Cup and go on to represent Derry in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship.

Good to Know

• Date: Expected late October 2026 (exact date TBC, approximate)
• Venue: Owenbeg Centre of Excellence, Dungiven
• The championship features 16 clubs from across the county
• Winner qualifies for Ulster Senior Club Football Championship

Getting There

Owenbeg is located near Dungiven, approximately 25km south of Derry city on the A6 corridor. Ample car parking on site.