Donegal learn provisional fixtures for Division 1 league campaign

Donegal joint captains Michael Langan and Shane O'Donnell lift the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh after their side's victory in the Division 1 final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. | Ray McManus/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Donegal joint captains Michael Langan and Shane O'Donnell lift the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh after their side's victory in the Division 1 final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. | Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Donegal will look to retain their Division 1 title, with a trip to All-Ireland Champions Mayo up first

Donegal’s provisional fixtures for the National Football League have been released.

The reigning Division 1 champions will have four home games and three away, according to the draft 2027 National League fixtures released to counties this week.

Due to the uncertainty about venues, the current fixture list is only provisional, but DonegalLive understands the CCC will look to confirm the schedule in the coming days.

Jim McGuinness’ men will face All-Ireland Champions Mayo in their opening game at MacHale Park, while the Tír Chonaill men will have four games at home as they look to defend their league title.

Donegal will travel to Castlebar on January 23, before a first home game eight days later against newly promoted Cork.

Donegal will again be home to Meath on February 13, before travelling to Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney in a rematch of the Division 1 final from last year with Kerry on February 21.

Further home games are down for February 27 against Armagh, and March 21 against Roscommon, with a trip to Pearse Stadium in Galway in between on March 14.

The full provisional list of fixtures can be found below.

Mayo (A) January 23

Cork (H) January 31

Meath (H) February 13

Kerry (A) February 21

Armagh (H) February 27

Galway (A) March 14

Roscommon (H) March 21