Galway Senior Football Championship 2026: Group Stage

What to Expect

The Galway Senior Football Championship groups were drawn in June 2026, splitting 16 clubs into four groups of four for the group phase. Group 1 features Corofin, Claregalway, Killannin and Mountbellew-Moylough. Group 2 pits Salthill-Knocknacarra, Milltown, Caltra and Bearna na Forbacha against each other, Group 3 has Maigh Cuilinn, Naomh Anna Leitir Moir, Dunmore MacHales and Monivea-Abbey, and Group 4 brings together Tuam Stars, Oughterard, St. James’ and Annaghdown. The opening round was fixed for the week ending 2 August, with Round 2 following on the weekend of 15-16 August, including Dunmore MacHales against Maigh Cuilinn and St. James’ in action in Group 4. Opening-round pairings across all four groups included Corofin v Claregalway, Killannin v Mountbellew-Moylough, Salthill-Knocknacarra v Milltown, Caltra v Bearna na Forbacha, Maigh Cuilinn v Naomh Anna Leitir Moir, Dunmore MacHales v Monivea-Abbey, Tuam Stars v Oughterard and St. James’ v Annaghdown, giving a full picture of the level of competition across the county this season.

Good to Know

• Round 2 group fixtures are played across the weekend of 15-16 August 2026, with individual throw-in times and grounds confirmed via each club and Galway GAA’s own fixtures listings.
• There is no single venue: matches are hosted at club grounds throughout the county, from Corofin and Tuam Stars in the north to Salthill-Knocknacarra and Bearna in the city suburbs.
• Group winners progress towards the knockout stages, with the county final traditionally decided in October at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.
• Adult gate admission for championship football fixtures runs from around EUR 10, with reduced rates for students, OAPs and juveniles.

Getting There

Fixtures take place at club grounds spread right across County Galway. Confirm the exact ground for your chosen fixture on Galway GAA’s fixtures calendar before setting out, since venues can be reassigned close to throw-in.