The 1982 Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship was the 88th staging of the Kilkenny Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Kilkenny County Board in 1887. The championship ran from 25 April to 24 October 1982.
James Stephens were the defending champions.
The final was played on 24 October 1982 at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, between Ballyhale Shamrocks and James Stephens, in what was their first ever meeting in the final. Ballyhale Shamrocks won the match by 3-10 to 2-04 to claim their fourth championship title overall and a first title in two years.
Knockout stage Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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