National Cup

Jan 07 2026

National Cup finals fixtures confirmed as spectator tickets go on sale

The finalised fixture schedule for National Cup finals weekend has been confirmed with tickets now on sale. The Domino’s MSL final between Ballincollig and Garvey’s Tralee Warriors is at the National Basketball Arena at 8pm on Saturday 17th January, with TG4 broadcasting live from 7.45pm. Ballincollig, who have never won the title, are playing in their second Cup final in three years, while Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are chasing their second Pat Duffy Cup, having last won it in 2021/22.

The Domino’s WSL National Cup final between defending champions FloMAX Liffey Celtics and Killester, is a repeat of last year’s decider and tips off at 5.30pm on Sunday 18th January, with coverage on TG4 starting at 5.25pm. FloMAX Liffey Celtics are chasing their third title, while Killester are seeking their fifth Paudie O’Connor Cup.

A limited number of spectator tickets for the Domino’s MSL anad WSL National Cup finals will go on sale, further tickets may be released if clubs have not used their full allocation.

Sunday also sees both Domino’s Division One finals take place, with the Domino’s WD1 final between Cleveland Rockets and Limerick Sport Huskies at 1215pm, it is followed by The Domino’s MD1 National Cup final between 2023/24 finalists Limerick Sport Eagles and 2021/22 finalists Drogheda Wolves is at 2pm.

The National Cup finals kickstart with the IWA National Cup final between seven-in-a-row chasing Rebel Wheelers and South East Swifts, which tips off at 6pm on Friday night. It is followed by the NICC Men’s National Cup final between Phoenix and Killester at 8.15pm. 

Saturday’s action begins at 10am with NICC Women’s National Cup final, as Liffey Celtics chase their third title in four years, having been losing finalists last season, Fr. Mathews are their opposition. Titans are playing their second U20 Men’s National Cup final in three years, the Galway side face Neptune at 1215pm. The U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup final between St. Brendan’s Tralee and Dublin Lions is at 2.30pm. The U18 Women’s National Cup Final between Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and Limerick Celtics is at 4.45pm, with Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell also contesting the U20 Women’s National Cup Final, against Templeogue at 10am on Sunday.

Spectator tickets for all National Cup finals can be purchased here. All National Cup finals will be live on BITV.

National Cup finals Fixtures

Friday 16th January

IWA National Cup Final

Rebel Wheelers v South East Swifts WBC, 1800

NICC Men’s National Cup Final

Phoenix Basketball v Killester, 2015

Saturday 17th January

NICC Women’s National Cup Final

Fr. Mathews v Liffey Celtics, 1000

U20 Men’s National Cup Final

Neptune v Titans, 1215

U18 Men’s Billy Coffey National Cup Final

St. Brendan's Tralee v Dublin Lions, 1430

U18 Women’s National Cup Final

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell v Limerick Celtics, 1645

Domino’s MSL National Cup Final

Ballincollig v Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, National Basketball Arena, 2000. (Live on TG4, on-air 1945)

Sunday 18th January

Ken Clarke U20 Women’s National Cup Final

Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell v Templeogue, 1000

Domino’s WD1 National Cup Final

Cleveland Rockets v Limerick Sport Huskies, 1215

Domino’s MD1 National Cup Final

Limerick Sport Eagles v Drogheda Wolves, 1430

Domino’s WSL National Cup Final

FloMAX Liffey Celtics v Killester, National Basketball Arena, 1730 (Live on TG4, on-air 1725)