All-Ireland Draw Live Updates: Teams Await Fate in Rounds 2A and 2B
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The draw for the second round of the All-Ireland SFC series is scheduled for 8:30 AM on RTÉ's Morning Ireland.
- Eight teams that won their opening games will compete in Round 2A for a quarter-final spot.
- In Round 2B, losing teams from the first round face elimination.
The draw for the second round of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (SFC) series is set to take place on the morning of June 2, 2026. The proceedings will be broadcast live on RTÉ's Morning Ireland program, with the draw expected around 8:30 AM.
This stage of the championship is crucial, with teams vying for advancement. In Round 2A, the eight teams that secured victories in their opening matches will be paired against each other. A win in this round will guarantee their progression to the quarter-finals, keeping their championship aspirations alive.
Meanwhile, Round 2B features the teams that suffered defeats in their initial games. For these counties, this round represents a last chance saloon; a loss will result in their elimination from the championship. The draw is open, meaning there are numerous potential pairings without specific restrictions on home or away advantages.
The participating teams for both rounds have been confirmed. In Round 2A, the teams are Donegal, Cork, Tyrone, Galway, Westmeath, Armagh, Louth, and Mayo. Round 2B will see Kerry, Meath, Roscommon, Kildare, Cavan, Derry, Dublin, and Monaghan competing for survival in the championship.
Originally published by Irish Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.