Cork vs Tipperary Set For First-Ever All-Ireland Final Clash At Croke Park

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In a historic showdown, Cork and Tipperary will meet for the first time in an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Dublin’s iconic Croke Park. With over 82,000 fans expected, the match promises to be a defining moment in Irish sport.

Key Highlights And Match Details

- Throw-in is scheduled for 3:30 pm IST, with live coverage on RTÉ2, BBC Sport NI, and GAA+ for global viewers
- Cork seeks its 31st title and first since 2005, while Tipperary aims for its 29th, last won in 2019
- Galway’s Liam Gordon will officiate the final, with no extra time—replay scheduled for August 2 if drawn

Form Guide And Rivalry Stats

- Cork holds a 2–1 edge over Tipperary this season, including a 15-point Munster win and a dominant League final victory
- Top scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan (3-50), Brian Hayes (5-8), Alan Connolly (4-9)
- Top scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde (3-43), Darragh McCarthy (1-33), John McGrath (5-14)

Team Lineups And Expectations

- Cork’s squad features veterans like Horgan and rising stars like Hayes and Fitzgibbon
- Tipperary counters with a balanced lineup led by Ronan Maher, Jake Morris, and Andrew Ormond
- Both teams enter with strong semi-final wins—Cork routed Dublin, Tipperary edged Kilkenny

Outlook

With tradition, pride, and the Liam MacCarthy Cup at stake, Sunday’s clash is more than a final—it’s a celebration of hurling’s enduring legacy.

Sources: RTÉ Sport, Devdiscourse, Tipperary Live, The Straits Times, Cork GAA