1986 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship

The 1986 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship was the 23rd staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1964.

Tipperary were the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Limerick in the Munster semi-final.

On 14 September 1986, Galway won the championship following a 0-14 to 2-5 defeat of Wexford in the All-Ireland final. This was their fourth All-Ireland title in the under-21 grade and their first in three championship seasons.

Leinster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Finals

Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
Semi-finals

Final

Miscellaneous

 * Derry won the Ulster Championship for the first time in their history.
 * Limerick won the Munster Championship for the first time in their history.
 * The All-Ireland semi-final clash between Derry and Galway remains their only ever championship meeting.