Senior Cup Final 2026 At Virgin Media Park Triggers Early Ticket Push And Tight Matchday Rules

Organizers have released comprehensive guidance for the senior cup final 2026 in Cork, with Presentation Brothers College set to face St Munchin’s College on Wednesday, March 18, and kickoff scheduled for 2: 00 pm ET.

Senior Cup Final 2026: Tickets, Seating, And Entry

With a large crowd expected, supporters are urged to purchase and download tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets may be available at the Dolphin gate from 12: 30 pm ET on match day, subject to availability.

Stadium turnstiles open at 12: 30 pm ET. Seating in the West Stand is unreserved. A no-bag policy is in effect for this event. Bags will not be permitted at entry and there are no storage facilities on site, so fans should plan accordingly.

The fixture is a non-alcohol event. Alcohol will not be sold in the stadium, and entry with alcohol, glass, or soft drink containers is not allowed. Supporters are asked not to enter the pitch area at any time and to follow ground regulations throughout the day.

Transport And Parking Around Virgin Media Park

Attendees are encouraged to use public transport. From Cork city center, the 203 bus from Patrick Street stops at Virgin Media Park on the Pearse Road end, providing direct access to the venue.

Free matchday parking will be available for supporters at the Black Ash Park and Ride car park, a short walk from the stadium. There is no parking at Virgin Media Park itself. Vehicles blocking entrances will be towed. As the venue is located in a residential area, organizers ask visitors to respect local residents when arriving and leaving.

Safety, Stadium Rules, And Facilities

Stewards and security personnel will be on site to assist supporters and help ensure the event runs smoothly and safely. Gardaí will also be on duty at the ground on match day.

Food outlets inside the stadium, including concessions at either end of the West Stand, open from 12: 30 pm ET and will serve a variety of hot food. Supporters should note the following matchday regulations:

• No-bag policy: bags are not permitted and no storage is available.
• Non-alcohol event: alcohol will not be sold, and alcohol, glass, or soft drink containers cannot be brought in.
• Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: alcohol, flares, smokebombs, and thunderflashes. Items may be confiscated and offenders may be ejected under ground regulations.
• Do not enter the pitch area at any time.

For those unable to attend the senior cup final 2026 in person, a live stream of the game will be available. Presentation Brothers College and St Munchin’s College meet in the Pinergy Munster Schools Boys Senior Cup final at Virgin Media Park, with gates opening early to accommodate the anticipated attendance.