The fixtures for the 2026 Men’s FAI Cup First Round have been confirmed setting the start of the road to the Aviva Stadium this year.
The competition starts on Sunday, 10 May as Bangor Celtic host River Valley Rangers while Crumlin United versus Salthill Devon will be the final fixture of the Round.
Salthill Devon's game with Crumlin United will be played on Saturday the 23rd at Blakes Astro Pearse Park at 5pm.
The League of Ireland Clubs will enter the competition from the Second Round when the winning teams progress after the First Round ties.
2026 Men’s FAI Cup fixtures
Sunday, 10 May
Bangor Celtic v River Valley Rangers, Transport Club – 11:00
Thursday, 14 May
Midleton v Mayfield United, Knockgriffin Park – 20:00
Friday, 15 May
Wayside Celtic v St. Mochta’s, Jackson Park – 19:45
Saturday, 16 May
Liffey Wanderers v Ringmahon Rangers, The John Young Astro – 13:00
St. Michael’s v Janesboro, Cooke Park – 14:00
Castlebar Celtic v North End United, Celtic Park – 17:00
Fairview Rangers v Tolka Rovers, Fairgreen – 17:00
Sunday, 17 May
Douglas Hall v Fanad United, Douglas Hall Grounds – 12:00
Baldoyle United v Leicester Celtic, Brookstone Road – 14:00
College Corinthians v Killester Donnycarney, Corinthians Park – 14:00
Lucan United v UCC, Westmanstown Sports Complex – 14:00
Saturday, 23 May
Crumlin United v Salthill Devon, Blakes Astro Pearse Park – 17:00
