Antrim joint captain Paddy Burke aims for Antrim to progress from the Leinster Championship to the All-Ireland series rather than solely focusing on retaining their Liam McCarthy Cup status. Antrim will start their campaign with a match against Wexford at Wexford Park, followed by four more games in the round-robin Leinster series, with the top three teams advancing to the All-Ireland series.
Under the management of Davy Fitzgerald, Antrim is seeking more consistency and competitiveness to advance in the championship. The team has shown promise despite a mixed performance in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B. Fitzgerald's approach of a more direct playing style has been embraced by the players, with a strong finish to the league season providing optimism for the upcoming championship matches. Fitzgerald's presence has also increased the profile of Antrim hurling, generating more interest and conversation within the county.