What GAA Matches Are on TV Today: Live Schedule & Channels

If you’re trying to figure out what GAA matches are on TV today, you’re not alone — the weekend schedule can shift fast, and it’s easy to miss what’s actually being broadcast versus what just isn’t on any channel. Good news: Sunday 19 April 2026 has two live Munster Senior Hurling Championship matches confirmed on RTÉ, with Clare v Waterford kicking off at 2pm and Tipperary v Cork following at 4pm. Here’s exactly where to find them and what’s still uncertain.

Key Fixtures Today: Clare v Waterford, Tipperary v Cork · Official Schedule: gaa.ie/fixtures-results · Streaming: GAA+ (gaaplus.ie) · Broadcasters: RTÉ, TG4, BBC iPlayer

RTÉ will broadcast two Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 matches on April 19, with Clare v Waterford at 2pm and Tipperary v Cork at 4pm. The TBC slot for Monaghan v Cavan at 3pm highlights where confirmation is still pending.

Where can I watch Clare v Waterford?

Clare v Waterford is the earlier of the two RTÉ broadcasts on Sunday 19 April, throwing in at 2pm at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, the home venue for Clare in Munster SHC. This Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 fixture is confirmed live on RTÉ, with the match also available via RTÉ’s online player for viewers who prefer streaming over traditional TV.

RTÉ Player and streaming options

RTÉ provides live streaming for GAA fixtures through its website at rte.ie/sport/results/gaa/. If you’re outside Ireland or away from a TV, the RTÉ Player app lets you watch the Clare v Waterford match on mobile or connected devices. RTÉ is one of the two primary free-to-air broadcasters for senior inter-county GAA in the Republic of Ireland, alongside TG4.

Where can I watch Tipperary v Cork?

Tipperary v Cork follows at 4pm at FBD Semple Stadium, also confirmed live on RTÉ as part of the same Munster SHC Round 1 double-header. The match is the later game in RTÉ’s Sunday hurling lineup, giving viewers four consecutive hours of championship action if they watch from Clare v Waterford through to the final whistle in Thurles.

Munster SHC broadcast strategy

RTÉ’s focus on Munster hurling reflects the championship’s highest-rated match-ups — the province consistently delivers close, competitive games that appeal to a national audience. Sports News Ireland reports that two Munster SHC Round 1 matches on RTÉ is the confirmed setup for April 19, with no additional senior hurling broadcast on TG4 that day.

“Clare v Waterford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm – RTE.”

— Sports News Ireland, GAA Fixtures List

What’s on TG4 today?

For April 19, TG4’s live sport schedule lists U20 hurling coverage rather than senior matches. The TG4 sport schedule page shows Fulfil U20 Munster Hurling Championship as the current live GAA programming, with no senior inter-county match confirmed for that evening on the channel’s daily schedule.

How to access TG4 if you miss the broadcast

TG4 offers streaming through its player and app at tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/home/, with region-specific availability listed on the TG4 live sport page. Some GAA content, including ladies NFL finals and U20 matches, also appears on the TG4 YouTube channel. For Republic of Ireland viewers, TG4 is available via TV, app, or player without additional subscription cost.

What’s on BBC iPlayer today?

For viewers in Northern Ireland or the UK, BBC iPlayer occasionally covers Ulster Senior Football Championship matches. The Monaghan v Cavan Ulster SFC quarter-final at 3pm on April 19 at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones falls into this category — regional BBC Northern Ireland coverage is possible but not confirmed for this specific fixture in current listings.

Regional availability for Ulster football

Northern Ireland viewers have historically had access to some Ulster SFC quarter-finals through BBC NI, while Republic of Ireland viewers would rely on RTÉ or TG4 for equivalent coverage. The TG4 live sport schedule includes a region availability column for international viewers, making it worth checking tg4.ie/en/irish-tv-schedule/live-sport/ if you’re outside the island of Ireland.

Can I watch GAA+ today?

GAA+ (gaaplus.ie) covers matches not broadcast on RTÉ or TG4, including some that don’t make the main television schedule. Past listings show GAA+ streaming fixtures like Louth v Derry and London v Mayo, which were not available on traditional TV channels. For April 19, checking gaaplus.ie directly will show whether any non-TV matches are being streamed.

Sunday 19 April timeline

• 2pm: Clare v Waterford — Munster SHC Round 1, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg — RTÉ
• 3pm: Monaghan v Cavan — Ulster SFC quarter-final, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones — TBC
• 4pm: Tipperary v Cork — Munster SHC Round 1, FBD Semple Stadium — RTÉ
• Throughout the day: Christy Ring Cup, Joe McDonagh Cup, Lory Meagher Cup — no RTÉ/TG4 broadcast confirmed

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Frequently asked questions

For Irish GAA fans, the clear move on Sunday 19 April is straightforward: tune to RTÉ for the Munster hurling double-header starting at 2pm, or miss it — there’s no second window. The afternoon belongs to Clare v Waterford and Tipperary v Cork, and neither will be repeated in the same slot.