Kerry v Mayo: TV details, throw-in time, team news for All-Ireland football final

All-Ireland champions Kerry are set to defend their title against Mayo in the highly anticipated senior football final this Sunday at Croke Park. The highly anticipated match kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 and BBC Two, with extensive pre-match coverage starting in the afternoon.

For Mayo, this final represents a historic opportunity to end a long championship drought, having not lifted the Sam Maguire Cup since 1951. Their journey to the final has been marked by resilience, overcoming numerous close finals and narrowly missing out on victory in recent decades. This year, they aim to overcome the odds and secure a long-awaited triumph.

Kerry, meanwhile, are on the cusp of reaching a significant milestone, aiming for their 40th All-Ireland title. Manager Jack O'Connor is optimistic about the fitness of key players like captain Paul Geaney, who is expected to be available after recovering from a calf strain. Darragh Beirne is also expected to be fit for Mayo despite a minor injury scare.

The paths to the final have been varied for both teams. Kerry secured their spot with dominant performances in the Munster championship and strong showings in the All-Ireland series, overcoming tough opponents like Dublin. Mayo's journey included an early setback in the Connacht championship but they rallied to reach the final, demonstrating their determination and fighting spirit.

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He [Paul Geaney] just tweaked a muscle. He did a fitness test [before Dublin] and was still feeling it, so we just felt that it wasn’t worth risking it. But, I’d be fairly confident that he’ll be fit for the final.