It is contested by the top-ranking senior clubs in the county of Antrim, Northern Ireland, with the winners decided through a group and knockout format.

[1] Commonly the final takes place at Antrim's county stadium, Casement Park.

However, on account of the ground's ongoing redevelopment the 2013 and 2014 finals were held at Páirc Mac Uílín in Ballycastle.

The 2015 final was held at Dunloy's Pearse Park, due to McQuillan Ballycastle's appearance in the decider.

The teams are ranked in the group stage table by points gained, then scoring difference and then their head-to-head record.