Derry Senior Football Championship - Round 1 at Owenbeg

What to Expect

Round 1 of the O’Neills Derry Senior Football Championship is played at Owenbeg Centre of Excellence on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August 2026. The championship features 16 clubs across a backdoor format, with seven Round 1 matches on the two days. Saturday fixtures include Swatragh v Loup (1pm), Steelstown v Faughanvale (2:45pm), Slaughtneil v Kilrea (5:30pm), and Magherafelt v Ballinascreen (7:15pm). Sunday fixtures include Banagher v Glen (1pm), Ballinderry v Bellaghy (2:45pm), and Newbridge v Dungiven (4:30pm). Round 1 winners will meet Round 1 winners in Round 2A, while losers play losers in Round 2B, giving every team multiple games.

Good to Know

• Saturday 16 August: Swatragh v Loup 1pm, Steelstown v Faughanvale 2:45pm, Slaughtneil v Kilrea 5:30pm, Magherafelt v Ballinascreen 7:15pm
• Sunday 17 August: Banagher v Glen 1pm, Ballinderry v Bellaghy 2:45pm, Newbridge v Dungiven 4:30pm
• All games at Owenbeg Centre of Excellence, Dungiven
• Round 2A and 2B on August 30/31; Round 3 on September 13/14; Quarter-finals September 27/28

Getting There

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