🏑 McGovern Park is the place to be for London GAA hurling action as the hosts entertain high-flying Laois in Round 7 of the 2026 Allianz League season on Sunday 21 March. Read on for a preview and how to purchase tickets.
London GAA are underway in the 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 2 season having secured promotion in 2025. The Londoners beat Sligo 2-20(26) to 0-18(18) last March to round out their 2025 Division 3 campaign with a perfect record of six wins from six. London GAA hurling have three home matches to look forward to in 2026 as they bid for back-to-back promotions.
SEASON SO FAR
The Londoners lost the opening match of their Division 2 campaign away to Meath, but bounced back against Mayo in a Round 2 match on home soil at the beginning of February. Like London GAA, Mayo secured promotion from Division 3 last season. London GAA were ahead of much of the game but Mayo scored three points late on to secure a draw. Final score: London 0-19 (19), Mayo 1-16 (19).
In Round 4 Westmeath were the visitors to the capital. They used the wind to their full advantage in the first half, building up a lead that London GAA were unable to claw back. Final score: London 0-16 (16), Westmeath 3-22 (31).
Laois are the visitors in Round 7 on Sunday 21 March as the regular season reaches a finale. At the time of writing London are sixth in the table, in a battle to avoid relegation. They have 1 point, the same as bottom side Mayo. Meanwhile at the time of riding high at the top of the league.
Hurling is renowned for its fast pace and skilful nature. The sport is over 3,000 years old and regarded by many as the world’s fastest field game. It combines skills from lacrosse, field hockey and baseball to make for a compelling spectacle.
Derry, Kerry, Laois, Mayo, Meath and Westmeath join London GAA in Division 2. See below for the full 2026 fixture list.
Last season London GAA scored some memorable victories including a memorable come-from-behind victory against Cavan. London’s hurlers overcame an 8-point deficit to secure a win that propelled them towards promotion. Can they see off Laois in the third and final home match of their 2026 campaign? All roads lead to McGovern Park to find out at what is a great opportunity to watch top-level hurling in the capital!
TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
🏑 Throw-in for London v Laois is at 1pm.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Public transport is recommended as there are no parking facilities at McGovern Park for National League games. The nearest station is South Ruislip on the overground. It’s approximately 10 minutes walk from the ground. The station is on the Chiltern Railways line with a direct connection to London Marylebone. Use the Transport for London website to plan your journey.
ABOUT LONDON GAA
The club has a rich history in London celebrating 125 years of existence in October 2021. The longest serving county outside of Ireland, and affiliated just 12 years after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) itself came into existence, the celebrations marked the contribution that Irish people have made in the capital and the competitiveness and quality of London GAA matches.
London GAA is the governing body responsible for promoting the sports of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in the City and County of London. The two most popular sports are Gaelic football and hurling. London GAA is based at McGovern Park in Ruislip. To find out more visit the London GAA website.
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