The 2016 Ulster Senior Hurling Championship was the 68th staging of the Ulster hurling championship since its establishment by the Ulster Council in 1901.
The final is traditionally played on the second Sunday in July. The winners receive the Liam Harvey Cup.
Antrim won the title by defeating Armagh in the final.
Team changes
To championship Entered championship
None
From championship Transferred to the Ulster Senior Hurling Shield
Donegal
Format A two-tier format was introduced in 2016. Antrim no longer receive a bye to the final.
Antrim, Armagh, Derry and Down compete in the top tier in a knock-out format.
A second tier, the Ulster Senior Hurling Shield, was created. Donegal, Fermanagh, Monaghan and Tyrone compete in a knock-out format, with the winner gaining promotion to the top tier for 2017.
The beaten semi-finalists in this year's Senior Championship compete in a relegation play-off with the losing team relegated to the Senior Shield for 2017.
Cavan do not participate.
Teams
General Information Four counties will compete in the Ulster Senior Hurling Championship: CountyLast Provincial TitleLast All-Ireland TitlePosition in 2015 ChampionshipAppearance Antrim2015—Champions Armagh——Quarter-finals Derry2001—Semi-finals Down1997—Runners-up
Bracket
Bracket
Semi-finals Semi-final matches
Final Ulster Championship Final
Relegation playoff Relegation playoff match
Ulster Senior Hurling Shield
Bracket
Ulster Shield Semi-Finals
Ulster Shield Final
See also
2016 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
References