St Mullin's are the title holders, having defeating Mount Leinster Rangers in the 2024 Final.

Carlow's premier hurling championship was first awarded senior status in 1960, as the county team had won promotion to Division 1 of the N.H.L.

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

The bottom-placed team from the group stage is relegated to the Carlow Intermediate Hurling Championship.

Six teams will compete in the 2025 Carlow Senior Hurling Championship: The trophy presented to the winners is the Willie O'Connor Cup.