The 2018 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 124th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship began on 22 September 2018 and ended on 28 October 2018.
Dicksboro were the defending champions, however, they were defeated by Ballyhale Shamrocks at the quarter-final stage.
On 28 October 2018, Ballyhale Shamrocks won the championship after a 2âÂÂ20 to 2âÂÂ17 defeat of Bennettsbridge at Nowlan Park. It was their 16th championship title overall and their first title since 2014.
Promoted from the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship
Relegated to the Kilkenny Intermediate Hurling Championship