The 1956–57 National Hurling League was the 26th season of the National Hurling League.
Division 1
Wexford came into the season as defending champions of the 1955-56 season. Antrim entered Division 1 as the promoted team from the previous season.
On 12 May 1957, Tipperary won the title following a 3–11 to 2–7 win over Kilkenny in the final. It was their 7th league title overall and their first since 1954-55.
Westmeath were relegated from Division 1.
Group 1A table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Kilkenny 44008 Division 1 runners-up2 Cork 430163 Wexford 411234 Waterford 411235 Dublin 40040
Group 1B table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Tipperary 44008 Division 1 champions2 Clare 421153 Antrim 420244 Galway 411235 Westmeath 40040
Knock-out stage
Final
Division 2
Group 2A table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Meath 33006 Division 1 runners-up2 Roscommon 210123 Wicklow 210124 Kildare 30030
Group 2B table
PosTeamPldWDLPtsNotes1 Kerry 33006 Division 2 champions2 Limerick 320143 Offaly 310224 Laois 30030
Knock-out stage
Final
References