Another Ticket Price Rise for Munster Hurling Sparks Mixed Reactions
Ticket prices are going up again and not everyone’s thrilled about it. Another ticket price rise for Munster Hurling was confirmed as adult tickets for this year’s Munster Senior Hurling Championship final between Limerick and Cork at the TUS Gaelic Grounds were set at €50 for the stand and €40 for the terrace. That’s a €5 jump from last year’s final between Limerick and Clare at Semple Stadium, continuing a trend of rising prices. It’s also the second year in a row that fans will pay more to watch Munster hurling’s biggest game.
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The 2023 final between the same Limerick side and Clare was priced at €40 for the stand and €30 for the terrace. Under-16s can still get in for €10, and there’s a €5 discount for students and OAPs, but for many adult fans, these price hikes are starting to sting.
No General Sale as Demand Surges
Munster GAA also confirmed that tickets won’t be released for general sale. Instead, all tickets will be handed out through the competing county boards. That move reflects just how massive the demand is, especially with Limerick chasing an incredible seven-in-a-row in the province and Cork fresh off a league title and a high-profile win that ended Limerick’s All-Ireland streak in 2024. This final is shaping up to be a blockbuster, and Munster GAA knows it.
Leinster Takes a Different Approach
While Munster is charging more and restricting availability, Leinster GAA is focusing on growing the game with younger fans. They’ve made a generous offer 20,000 free tickets for U14s for the double-header at Croke Park on June 8, featuring the Kilkenny vs Galway Leinster final and the Kildare vs Laois Joe McDonagh Cup decider.
Adult tickets for the Leinster event are €40 for the stand and €30 for Hill 16, in line with Munster’s terrace prices. So far, the free ticket scheme for kids is proving popular, with thousands already signing up. To qualify, each group must have at least 10 kids under 14, along with two adults to supervise.
Crowd Expectations and the Bigger Picture
Last year’s Leinster final between Kilkenny and Galway brought in just under 25,000 people, while the 2022 version pulled in about 31,000. With the Joe McDonagh final once again serving as a curtain-raiser, hopes are high for another solid turnout.
So, while Munster tightens access and raises prices, Leinster is betting on young fans to fill the stands. The approaches are different—but both reflect just how important these provincial finals are becoming in the modern GAA calendar.
