[1] In its current format, the 16 participating club are drawn into four groups of four teams and play each other in a round-robin system.

The four group winners and the four runners-up proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match at FitzGerald Stadium.

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

The winning team are declared champions and are promoted to the Kerry Intermediate Football Championship.

The Tom Keane Perpetual Cup is the current prize for winning the championship.

[3] In accordance with GAA rules, the County Board awards a set of gold medals to the championship winners.