Goalkeeper Ryan McGarry will make his Championship debut for the senior Antrim hurling team this weekend when he lines out against London in their Ulster SHC clash.
Neal McAuley will also be handed his first ever Championship start at wing-back, while Paul Sheilds makes his debut at corner-forward.
The Saffrons will welcome back captain Sean Delargy for his first Championship game in three years.
Michael McCambridge also returns after an enforced absences after he missed last year's campaign through injury.
Antrim team: Ryan McGarry, Michael Kettle, Michael McCambridge, Sean Delargy, Neal McAuley, Johnny Campbell, Ciaran Herron, Brendan Herron, Karl McKeegan, Karl Stewart, Brian Delargy, Michael Herron, John McIntosh, Kieran Kelly, Paul Shields
