They take on All-Ireland Champions Dublin with the campaign over for the loser.
Westmeath could possibly have the most daunting task in the country.
They face All-Ireland champions Dublin in a one-off knockout game to open their Leinster campaign.
Lake county manager Jack Cooney had been supportive of changing the All-Ireland structure into a open draw solely for this season.
He says they'll be using their two remaining league fixtures to try and gather some momentum for the challenge:
Athlone Town Confirm Departure Of Ian Ryan As First Team Manager
Conor Barry will take Interim charge.
Westmeath Father And Son To Represent Italy At GAA World Games
James and Sean Kinahan will be competing at the games next week.
World Cup: England And Norway Progress
Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland both scored braces.
Offaly SFC: Reigning Champions Tullamore Set Early Pace
Three of the four games played ended in draws.
Athlone Town Claim Opening Round Win In Women's FAI Cup
Sofia Stovold and Dana Scheriff got the vital goals.
Alex Dunne Misses Out On Podium At Silverstone
Dunne finished fourth in the Feature Race.
Laois And Westmeath Pick Up Vital Wins In Camogie Championship
Laois will now face into an All-Ireland Intermediate Semi-Final.
Alex Dunne Sets Early Pace At Silverstone Grand Prix
The Clonbullogue man was the winner of this mornings Free Practice.
Ally Duffy To Compete At European Athletics U18 Championships
The championships are being held in Italy.
I Always Wanted To Box At The 3Arena - Joe Ward
Joe Ward will return to the ring next month.
Athlone Town Aiming To End Winless League Run
Town haven't won a league game since late April.
Clonkill And Raharney An Intense Rivalry - Gerry Buckley
The two sides meet this Sunday.
World Cup: Portugal And Spain Set Up Last 16 Clash
Switzerland also booked their place in the Last 16.
All-Ireland Semi-Final Spot Up For Grabs For Laois Camogie
Westmeath are looking to avoid relegation.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore Begin Hunt For Fourth Title In A Row
The reigning champions face Edenderry in the opening round.
Athlone Town To Begin Defence Of Women's FAI Cup
Peamount United are the first opponents for the midlanders.
World Cup: Harry Kane Brace Sends England To Round Of 16
Belgium staged a dramatic comeback against Senegal.
Westmeath SHC: Clonkill And Raharney The Headline Opening Game
Reigning champions Castletown Geoghegan are hoping to begin their defence with victory.
World Cup: France, Norway And Mexico Progress
England are in Round of 32 action today.
Casey O'Gorman Secures Top 10 Moto3 Finish In The Netherlands
Spaniard Maximo Quiles was the winner of the main race.
