National Cup

Jan 07 2026

National Cup Finals media accreditation now open

Media accreditation for the National Cup finals weekend is now open. Media wishing to apply for accreditation must do so via the accreditation portal, which can be accessed here. The deadline to apply is 1300 on Wednesday 14th January. No late accreditation applications will be accepted.

Post-game mixed zones will be in operation and media must strictly adhere to the zones allocated on their passes. 

 Any accreditation queries should be emailed to accreditation@ireland.basketball.

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 full list of National Cup finals fixtures can be found below.  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 WCB, 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)



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