Overview
- The draw streams free on GAA+ as part of The View and on the GAA’s YouTube and social channels.
- Eight provincial finalists will be drawn at home against the eight highest-ranked league teams in an open pairing.
- Munster and Connacht ties are set for the weekend of May 23–24, with Ulster and Leinster on May 30–31.
- Winners advance to Round 2A to play for quarter-final places, while Round 1 losers drop to Round 2B for a last chance before elimination.
- Kildare are in Bowl 2 despite not reaching the Leinster final after qualifying via the 2025 Tailteann Cup, replacing Down as the lowest-ranked league team.