The championship uses a double elimination format whereby each team is guaranteed at least two games.

Whitechurch are the title-holders after defeating Passage West by 0-25 to 3-14 in the 2024 final.

The winners advance to the quarter-finals and the losers are eliminated from the championship.

There is no direct relegation to the Cork City Junior B Hurling Championship.

The 11 teams due to compete in the 2025 Cork City Junior A Hurling Championship include:[1][failed verification]