How to watch the Hogan Cup final? TV, tickets, and throw-in time

The clock is inching ever closer to the Hogan Cup Final and a Croke Park date with destiny for Saint Colman’s, Claremorris.

In this article, we’ll try to give you the comprehensive run-down on every angle of this do-or-die clash, as the boys in red aim to bring the trophy to Mayo for only the second time in history.

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We’ll cover how to get tickets for the clash, what the opposition will bring to the party, and how to tune in on TV if you can’t make it to the game. We’ll have comprehensive rolling coverage here, as well as full reports in the following day’s sports section.

Where and when is the game?

The Hogan Cup Final throws in at 1 pm on Monday, March 17, in Croke Park.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets are €20 for adults, €10 for OAPs, and €5 for juveniles, and they can be purchased from Ticketmaster here.

Where is the game on TV?

The game will be broadcast live on TG4’s GAA Beo programme.

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Who are St Colman’s, Claremorris playing in the final?

Derry school St Pat’s, Maghera are waiting in the wings and will be looking to spoil the party. The Ulster champions are well-stacked, with five All-Ireland minor winners in their arsenal.

You can find out more in our breakdown of St Pat’s by clicking the link below.

What players are ones to watch?

When running the rule over St Colman’s, you cannot look past Darragh Beirne. As well as shouldering the shared responsibility of captaining the side, he’s their fulcrum up top.

Elsewhere, Craig Cassidy has impressed thus far in midfield, and he’ll be licking his lips at the prospect of squaring up with Maghera’s Cathal McCaigue, who has regularly put on assured performances at number eight.

Up front, Cormac Óg McCloskey has shone for St Pat’s, and will likely put up an almighty battle with Rio Mortimer.

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Who is refereeing the game?

Tyrone man Seán Hurson has been appointed as the man in the middle for Monday's tie. Hurson has no shortage of experience, having officiated the 2024 and 2022 All-Ireland senior football finals.