Juvenile Fixtures Launched as GAA Rounders Gears Up for a Blockbuster 2026

The juvenile fixtures booklet for the 2026 GAA Rounders season has landed — and if ever there was proof that the future of the game is bright, this is it. It’s a season built on participation, enjoyment and long-term development, ensuring that every young player who picks up a bat and sliotar feels encouraged, valued and inspired.

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From May through to September, every corner of the country will play host to a packed calendar of underage championship action, national events and Go Games activity, all designed to support learning, confidence and a lifelong connection to GAA Rounders.

Roadshow begins 

The roadshow begins with a long-overdue return to Munster, as Limerick welcomes the Under 14 Boys and Girls Championships on May 16th. It’s a fitting starting point for a season that promises intensity, skill and no shortage of drama.

Attention then turns west, with Connacht hosting the Under 14 Mixed Championship on May 30th, continuing the strong regional spread that underpins the juvenile calendar.

A Feast of Rounders in June. 

June brings a true feast of rounders. Laois is the destination on June 13th for a bumper day of action as the Under 13 Féile takes centre stage. There’s history on the line too, with Glynn Barntown (girls) and Emo (boys) both chasing an outrageous three-in-a-row at this grade.

GAA Rounders is once again delighted to play a part in the National Feile

Just one week later, rounders takes its place on the national stage as part of Féile na nGael, with the very best clubs in the country converging for a festival of rounders and three national Féile titles — boys, girls and mixed — up for grabs.3

July shifts the spotlight north, with Ulster hosting the Under 16 Boys and Girls Championships on July 4th. Mullahoran GAA will be buzzing, and by day’s end there’s little doubt there’ll be fireworks on and off the pitch.

The future is bright

The action resumes on August 29th, when GAA Rounders takes over the National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown. The Minor Men’s, Women’s and Mixed titles will be decided, offering a chance to see some of the finest emerging talent in the game perform on a national stage.

The season finale arrives on September 12th, with Tymon Park, Dublin hosting the Under 16 Mixed Championship, bringing the curtain down on an unforgettable summer of juvenile rounders.

Add to that regional competitions at Under 14 and Under 16, along with Go Games events happening nationwide, and 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year of underage GAA Rounders in history.

The 2026 Juvenile Fixtures Booklet has been emailed directly to all club secretaries. For ease of access, the booklet is also available to download — simply click the link below to get your copy and start planning for the season ahead. Entry forms will be issued to clubs very shortly.

Want to be part of it? Get involved and help shape the future of the game by emailing juvenilesecretary.rounders@gaa.ie. History is being made — don’t miss your chance to be part of it.