Clare boss Colm Collins says the League will serve as a learning curve for his squad as they embark on their first Division Three campaign in almost a decade.
Wexford provide the opening opposition this afternoon in Miltown Malbay, with former All Ireland winning Tipperary manager David Power taking the reins of the Slaneysiders for the first time.
Podge Collins has been ruled out through injury, but Shane McGrath is fit to take his place in the half forward line, while Gary Brennan once more captains the side from midfield.
Manager Collins says they won't worry about the opposition to come over the 7 game campaign
Wexford meanwhile are managed by former All Ireland minor winning Tipperary manager David Power, he's expecting a tough battle this afternoon
Its underway in Miltown at 2pm, our build up starts at 1.45pm, full live commentary to come with Syl O'Connor and Joe Garry in association with West Link Cars on the Tuam Road in Galway.
It's a busy day elsewhere of Allianz League action.
In the other Division 3 games, Tipperary travel to take on Armagh and Limerick host Sligo in Kilmallock.
In Division One meanwhile, after five years down under, Tommy Walsh dons the green and gold again today – starting on the bench for Kerry's Division One opener with Mayo at Fitzgerald Stadium.
Dublin start the defence of their title by taking on Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn.
Last night, Monaghan began life in the top tier with a 1-13 to 0-9 win over Tyrone at Healy Park.
While Rory Gallagher's first League campaign in charge of Donegal began with a 1-15 to 0-12 win over Derry in Ballybofey.
In Division Two
Meath begin another tilt at promotion by facing Galway at Pearse Stadium.
Kiltoom hosts the meeting of the two promoted sides, with Roscommon facing Cavan.
Westmeath take on Laois in Mullingar.
While Kildare begin life back in the second tier with the visit of Down to Newbridge.
There are three games in Division 4, with London taking on Offaly in Ruislip, Leitrim facing Longford, and Antrim up against Carlow.
There's hurling action as well today, with Carlow facing Galway in the semi finals of the Walsh Cup.
The other semi sees Laois face Dublin at O'Moore Park.
All of those games throw-in at 2.
