2016 Clare Senior Hurling Championship

The 2016 Clare Senior Hurling Championship was the 121st staging of the Clare Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Clare County Board in 1887.

The defending champions and holders of the Canon Hamilton Cup were Sixmilebridge who won their second title in three years and to become county champions for a twelfth time.

First round

 * Eight winners advance to Round 2A (winners)
 * Eight losers move to Round 2B (Losers)

A. Winners

 * Played by eight winners of Round 1
 * Four winners advance to Quarter-finals
 * Four losers move to Round 3

B. Losers

 * Played by eight losers of Round 1
 * Four winners move to Round 3

Third round

 * Played by four losers of Round 2A & four winners of Round 2B
 * Four winners advance to Quarter-finals

Quarter-finals

 * Played by four winners of Round 2A & four winners of Round 3

Miscellaneous

 * Ballyea win their first senior title.