The series of games begin in June, with the championship culminating with the final in September.

The championship includes a knock-out stage and a "back door" for teams defeated in the first round.

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

[citation needed] The two bottom-placed teams from the group stage take part in a playoff, with the losing team being relegated to the East Cork Junior B Hurling Championship.

[citation needed] The 8 teams competing in the 2024 East Cork Junior A Hurling Championship are:[2]