The 2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship final was played on 1 July 2018 at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

[1] [2][3] Séamus Harnedy was the Cork captain and also was named as the man of the match.

[4][5] Tickets for the final went on sale on 21 June and ranged in price from €35 to €40 in the stand and €25 to €30 in the terrace.

[6] The match was shown live on RTÉ One as part of The Sunday Game Live, with commentary from Marty Morrissey and Brendan Cummins.

[citation needed] Clare were looking for their first Munster title since 1998, while Cork were the defending champions.