⚾ Updated for 2026 Season
Little League Age Calculator 2026
Find your child's official Little League baseball age, division eligibility, and age cutoff for the 2026 season. Works for all US youth baseball and softball leagues.
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2026 Season Cutoff: Little League uses August 31, 2026 as the age determination date.
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Little League Age Calculator
Enter your child's birthday to find their 2026 league age & division
2026 Official League Age
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2026 Reference
Little League Divisions — Age Chart 2026
Official Little League Baseball divisions, age ranges, and field sizes for the 2026 season
| Division |
League Ages |
Field |
Key Features |
| ⚾ Tee Ball |
4–6 |
50 ft bases |
Batting from tee, learning fundamentals |
| ⚾ Minor Baseball |
5–11 |
60 ft bases |
Coach/machine pitch, player development |
| ⚾ Major Baseball |
9–12 |
60 ft bases |
Player pitch, primary competitive division |
| ⚾ Intermediate (50/70) |
11–13 |
70 ft bases |
Transition to larger field, leading off allowed |
| ⚾ Junior League |
12–14 |
90 ft bases |
Full-size field, stealing, standard rules |
| ⚾ Senior League |
13–16 |
90 ft bases |
Full baseball rules, tournament play |
| ⚾ Big League |
16–18 |
90 ft bases |
High school level, national tournaments |
⚠️ Age cutoff date: Player's age on August 31, 2026 determines their official league age. Always verify with your local league.
How It Works
How Is Little League Age Calculated?
Understanding the official age determination rule used by Little League International
Little League International uses a specific age determination date — not the start of the season or the player's birthday during the season. For the 2026 season, the official cutoff date is August 31, 2026.
A player's "league age" is their age as of August 31, 2026 — regardless of when during the season they play. This means a child born on September 1, 2014 will have a league age of 11 for the entire 2026 season (they turn 12 after the cutoff date).
📌 Example: Child born June 15, 2014 → Age on Aug 31, 2026 = 12 → League Age: 12 → Eligible for Major or Intermediate division.
FAQ
Little League Age — Common Questions
What is the age cutoff date for Little League 2026?
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For the 2026 Little League season, the official age determination date is August 31, 2026. A player's "league age" is how old they are on that date, not on the day they play. This cutoff applies to all Little League Baseball and Softball programs in the United States.
What division does a 10-year-old play in Little League?
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A player with a league age of 10 is typically eligible for the Minor Baseball division or may be selected for the Major Baseball division (ages 9–12) depending on their skill level and the local league's team structure. Local leagues have the flexibility to place players in the division that best suits their development.
Can a 12-year-old play in the Junior League?
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Yes. The Junior League accepts players with a league age of 12–14. A 12-year-old who has completed their Major League eligibility (or whose league allows it) can play in the Intermediate (50/70) division or Junior League. However, a player with league age 12 is still eligible for the Major Baseball division, which is often preferred for development.
Is USSSA age cutoff the same as Little League?
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No. USSSA (United States Specialty Sports Association) uses a January 1 age cutoff — a player's age on January 1 of the current calendar year determines their USSSA age. This is different from Little League's August 31 cutoff, which is why a child may have a different "age" depending on the league they're playing in.
What is the age limit to play in the Little League World Series?
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To compete in the Little League Baseball World Series (the most famous tournament, held in Williamsport, PA), players must have a league age of 11 or 12 and be in the Major Baseball division. Players who are league age 13 or older are not eligible for the Major division LLWS, but may compete in the Intermediate, Junior, or Senior League World Series tournaments.