MUNSTER GAA HAVE explained why fans will face another ticket price increase for the Munster hurling final on 7 June.
Following an inquiry by The 42, Munster GAA have revealed that the price hike has been caused by “a number of factors” including “increasing costs of hosting of games with field rent, stewarding, team participation grants and match day costs amounted to 47% of all income from our games in 2024.”
A statement released today also explains that there are “numerous projects” within the province which require “additional funding.”
The ticket price increase “will enable us to continue to support our units at club and county level”, the statement adds.
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Terrace tickets are priced at €40 for the decider clash of Limerick and Cork at the Gaelic Grounds in two weeks. Stand tickets will be €50 and the admission for U16s will be €10 while OAPs and students will have a concession of €5.
These prices represent a second €5 increase compared to last year’s Munster final between Limerick and Clare, and the 2023 decider between the same teams when tickets were priced at €40 for the stand and €30 for the terrace.
Munster GAA announced on Monday that tickets for this year’s provincial final would not be going on general sale, and would only be distributed through participating county boards. The decision was made due to high demand, meaning tickets cannot be purchased through Ticketmaster, Centra or Supervalu outlets.
Season ticket holders from Limerick and Cork will receive their tickets through the normal channels.
The full statement from Munster GAA reads:
“The increase in Ticket prices for the 2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final is due to a number of factors. Firstly, the increasing costs of hosting of games with field rent, stewarding, team participation grants and match day costs amounted to 47% of all income from our games in 2024.
“There are also numerous projects in the six Munster counties such as Centres of Excellence and a focus on Urban Projects which will require additional funding. Our stadium infrastructure in Munster requires ongoing maintenance with plans in place for future upgrades. Munster GAA are currently committed to spending €7.2 million on the following projects -
Kerry Centre of Excellence (COE) at Currans (new floodlight artificial pitch)
Limerick COE at Rathkeale (new stand, changing rooms, gym and LED lighting)
Clare COE at Tulla (floodlight artificial pitch and changing Room and gym expansion)
Tipperary COE at Dr Morris Park in Thurles (expansion of playing and changing room/gym facilities)
FBD Semple Stadium (new seating and works to stands and terraces)
Walsh Park (redevelopment of the ground, including new spectator accommodation and changing rooms)
Development of a Cork COE
“The total spend by Munster GAA on County Board facilities since 2015 is €11.9 million. This does not include the Club development grants which we support annually – in 2024, clubs in Munster were granted €1.5 million.
“€9.245 million of Munster GAA’s income in 2024 was reinvested into its activities and development initiatives.
“The aforementioned ticket increase for the Munster Hurling Championship Final will help to alleviate some of the costs outlined above and will enable us to continue to support our units at club and county level.”
Limerick are chasing a Munster seven-in-a-row this year while Cork are hoping to win their first provincial title in seven years. John Kiely’s side won the round-robin clash by 16 points two weeks ago.
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'Increasing cost of hosting games' among reasons for Munster hurling final ticket price hike
LAST UPDATE | 28 May 2025
MUNSTER GAA HAVE explained why fans will face another ticket price increase for the Munster hurling final on 7 June.
Following an inquiry by The 42, Munster GAA have revealed that the price hike has been caused by “a number of factors” including “increasing costs of hosting of games with field rent, stewarding, team participation grants and match day costs amounted to 47% of all income from our games in 2024.”
A statement released today also explains that there are “numerous projects” within the province which require “additional funding.”
The ticket price increase “will enable us to continue to support our units at club and county level”, the statement adds.
Terrace tickets are priced at €40 for the decider clash of Limerick and Cork at the Gaelic Grounds in two weeks. Stand tickets will be €50 and the admission for U16s will be €10 while OAPs and students will have a concession of €5.
These prices represent a second €5 increase compared to last year’s Munster final between Limerick and Clare, and the 2023 decider between the same teams when tickets were priced at €40 for the stand and €30 for the terrace.
Munster GAA announced on Monday that tickets for this year’s provincial final would not be going on general sale, and would only be distributed through participating county boards. The decision was made due to high demand, meaning tickets cannot be purchased through Ticketmaster, Centra or Supervalu outlets.
Season ticket holders from Limerick and Cork will receive their tickets through the normal channels.
The full statement from Munster GAA reads:
“The increase in Ticket prices for the 2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final is due to a number of factors. Firstly, the increasing costs of hosting of games with field rent, stewarding, team participation grants and match day costs amounted to 47% of all income from our games in 2024.
“There are also numerous projects in the six Munster counties such as Centres of Excellence and a focus on Urban Projects which will require additional funding. Our stadium infrastructure in Munster requires ongoing maintenance with plans in place for future upgrades. Munster GAA are currently committed to spending €7.2 million on the following projects -
“The total spend by Munster GAA on County Board facilities since 2015 is €11.9 million. This does not include the Club development grants which we support annually – in 2024, clubs in Munster were granted €1.5 million.
“€9.245 million of Munster GAA’s income in 2024 was reinvested into its activities and development initiatives.
“The aforementioned ticket increase for the Munster Hurling Championship Final will help to alleviate some of the costs outlined above and will enable us to continue to support our units at club and county level.”
Limerick are chasing a Munster seven-in-a-row this year while Cork are hoping to win their first provincial title in seven years. John Kiely’s side won the round-robin clash by 16 points two weeks ago.
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