The 2001 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship was the 101st staging of the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Waterford County Board in 1897. The draw for the opening round fixtures took place on 5 February 2001. The championship began on 27 April 2001 and ended on 17 September 2001.
Mount Sion were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Lismore in a semi-final replay.
On 17 September 2001, Ballygunner won the championship after a 4âÂÂ12 to 1âÂÂ16 defeat of Lismore in the final at Walsh Park. It was their 9th championship title overall and their first title since 1999.
Lismore's Dave Bennett was the championship's top scorer with 1âÂÂ45.
Promoted from the Waterford Intermediate Hurling Championship
Relegated to the Waterford Intermediate Hurling Championship