Galway and Limerick meet in the All-Ireland hurling final with contrasting narratives: Galway seeking to reclaim championship glory for the first time since 2017, while Limerick has established itself as the sport's dominant force with five titles across the past six years. The rivalry carries added significance as the teams met in the 2018 final, where Limerick's narrow victory marked the beginning of their sustained period of success.

Galway's path to victory hinges on three elements: establishing an early lead to prevent Limerick building momentum, drawing on five remaining players from their 2017 championship squad, and fully integrating emerging talents including 19-year-old Jason Rabbitte who starred in the semi-final. Manager Micheal Donoghue has implemented an energetic tactical system that has evolved positively through the championship, creating attacking opportunities for key midfielders whilst requiring significant physical commitment from the full team.