National League fixtures revealed: Ger Brennan’s Dublin to start with Croke Park clash against Donegal

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness, left, shakes hands with then Louth manager Ger Brennan after this year’s All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final match in Ballybofey, Donegal. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The official fixture list for the 2026 National Football and Hurling Leagues has been unveiled, all kicking off with an intriguing NFL double-header in Croke Park on Saturday, January 24.

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness will return to HQ to renew his long-standing rivalry with Dublin – only this time against a manager launching a brave new Sky Blue world in the guise of Ger Brennan.