The final was played at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick and contested by Cork and Tipperary, who both represent the province of Munster.

[1] [2][3] The final between Cork and Tipperary was the first time that teams from the same province played each other in a decider.

Cork had previously beaten Tipperary by 13 points in the Munster final on 4 July 2018.

[6] The final was broadcast live as part of GAA Beo on TG4, presented by Mícheál Ó Domhnaill.

Cork were in front by 1-9 to 1-7 at half time but Tipperary won the game by 3-13 to 1-16 with an injury time goal by Conor Stakelum putting Tipperary into the lead by two points, another point by David Gleeson put them three points in front before the final whistle was blown.