Mayo set to learn next opponents during lunchtime GAA drama

The draw for round one of the 2026 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship takes place at lunchtime today and will be broadcast live as part of The View on GAA+, beginning at 1 p.m.

Viewers can watch the draw live and free on the GAA+ YouTube channel, as well as across the GAA’s official social media platforms.

The draw will feature the eight provincial finalists, who will be drawn against the eight highest‑ranked teams at the conclusion of the National Football League.

Kildare, as 2025 Tailteann Cup winners, are included in the draw and join Mayo in Bowl 2.

Bowl 1:

Galway

Roscommon

Dublin

Westmeath

Cork

Kerry

Armagh

Monaghan

Bowl 2:

Donegal

Mayo

Meath

Louth

Derry

Tyrone

Cavan

Kildare

The draw will be an open draw, with a total of eight ties.

The provincial finalists will enjoy home advantage in their respective fixtures.

• Munster and Connacht provincial finalists will play their round 1 games on May 23/24.

• Ulster and Leinster provincial finalists will play their round 1 games on May 30/31.