The 1972 Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship was the 63rd staging of the Cork Intermediate Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Cork County Board in 1909. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place at the Cork Convention on 30 January 1972. The championship began on 16 April 1972 and ended on 15 October 1972.
On 15 October 1972, Mallow won the championship following a 4-10 to 1-09 defeat of Blackrock in the final. This was their second championship title overall and their first title since 1959.
Promoted from the Cork Junior Hurling Championship
Regraded from the Cork Senior Hurling Championship
Fielded their second team
Promoted to the Cork Senior Hurling Championship
Regraded to the various Divisional Junior Championships