Having not been contested this year, the Munster Hurling League will return for 2026. With all six counties in the province involved - Kerry compete at Joe McDonagh level in the championship, meaning the Munster SHC comprises five teams - a format of two groups of three will be applied.
Then winners of each section will then meet in the final.
Then winners of each section will then meet in the final.
Fixtures (first team at home)
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Sat Jan 3: Tipperary v Waterford, 2pm
Wed Jan 7: Waterford v Kerry, 7pm
Mon Jan 12: Kerry v Tipperary, 7pm
Sat Jan 3: Clare v Limerick, 2pm
Wed Jan 7: Limerick v Cork, 7pm
Mon Jan 12: Cork v Clare, 7pm
Sat Jan 17: Final