The Allianz Hurling League Division 1 finals at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday week have sold out in less than 24 hours.
Tickets for the clash of hosts Cork and neighbours Tipperary in the Division 1A decider and the preceding 1B final between Waterford and Offaly went on general sale on Ticketmaster at 4.30pm Monday but had sold out by Tuesday morning.
The GAA said that minimal allocations were made to the four counties, beyond those for season-ticket holders.
Cork, chasing a first league crown since 1998, have attracted average crowds of almost 22,000 to their home games so far this season, while Offaly fans have travelled in numbers recently, particularly to support their successful underage teams.
The Faithful County needed returns from Tipperary to satisfy demand to see their U20s win the All-Ireland final at Nowlan Park last June, providing an estimated 75% of the attendance.
By comparison, last year's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final double bill featuring Dublin, Cork, Clare and Wexford drew only 30,000 fans to Semple Stadium.
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Meanwhile, Cork manager Pat Ryan said a scan had confirmed that forward Brian Hayes, who scored six goals during the league phase, will miss the final and possibly the start of the Munster hurling championship, but has not suffered a long-term injury.
Hayes was forced off in last weekend's win over Galway after appearing to jar his knee.
Ryan told The Echo: "We're not too sure yet of the timeline, but it's not season-ending anyway.
"I would say that it's touch-and-go for the start of the championship but he’d definitely be back for the second set of two games, which are in the middle of May."
Cork begin their provincial campaign in Clare on 20 April before hosting Tipperary seven days later.
They are away to Limerick on 18 May and conclude at home to Waterford the following Sunday.
