In its current format, the Laois Premier Intermediate Championship begins with a group stage in mid-summer.

The three top-ranking teams in each group proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

It was originally played as the Dick Palmer Cup, with clubs qualifying for the competition by not reaching a certain stage of the Laois Senior Championship.

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

Portlaoise in 2018 are the only team to have reached the Leinster final, however, they were beaten by Graigue-Ballycallan.