Youth Soccer Age Group Calculator
The easiest tool to understanding what age group your player falls into
Find Your Player's Age Group Instantly
Zikoba created a simple Age Group Calculator designed for today’s youth soccer landscape. Just enter your player’s birth date, and the calculator instantly shows the correct age group they should fall into based on current standards. It’s a quick, reliable way for parents and clubs to eliminate guesswork, plan ahead, and ensure every player is registered in the right place—so the focus stays on development, confidence, and enjoying the game.
Age Group Calculator
Enter player birth date to find their group for the upcoming season.
Reference: Age Groups & Birth Dates
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Understanding Youth Soccer Age Group Changes
Youth soccer age group changes can be confusing for parents, players, and even clubs, but staying informed is key to keeping everyone on the same field. With governing bodies continuing to adjust age cutoffs and registration standards, understanding where a player fits is more important than ever. These updates impact team placement, competition levels, and long-term player development, making clarity essential for families navigating each new season. That’s why Zikoba provides a dedicated blog post breaking down the upcoming updates, a simple age group calculator to remove the guesswork, and clear FAQs to help families and clubs navigate the changes with confidence.
Youth Soccer Age Group Change Tools
his section provides a clear, at-a-glance breakdown of the upcoming youth soccer age group changes. The matrix below outlines how birth years align with each age group, making it easy for parents, players, and clubs to understand the new structure and plan accordingly. Alongside the matrix, you’ll find an expanded FAQ section that addresses common questions around eligibility, roster impact, and season transitions, giving you the clarity you need to navigate the changes with confidence and keep the focus on player development and the game itself.
Age Group Birth Year & Season Matrix
| New field | 2025-26 SEASON | 2026-27 SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| U6 |
Born between Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020 |
Born between Aug 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 |
| U7 |
Born between Jan 1, 2019 – Dec 31, 2019 |
Born between Aug 1, 2019 – July 31, 2020 |
| U8 |
Born between Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018 |
Born between Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019 |
| U9 |
Born between Jan 1, 2017 – Dec 31, 2017 |
Born between Aug 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018 |
| U10 |
Born between Jan 1, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016 |
Born between Aug 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 |
| U11 |
Born between Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015 |
Born between Aug 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 |
| U12 |
Born between Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2014 |
Born between Aug 1, 2014 – July 31, 2015 |
| U13 |
Born between Jan 1, 2013 – Dec 31, 2013 |
Born between Aug 1, 2013 – July 31, 2014 |
| U14 |
Born between Jan 1, 2012 – Dec 31, 2012 |
Born between Aug 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 |
| U15 |
Born between Jan 1, 2011 – Dec 31, 2011 |
Born between Aug 1, 2011 – July 31, 2012 |
| U16 |
Born between Jan 1, 2010 – Dec 31, 2010 |
Born between Aug 1, 2010 – July 31, 2011 |
| U17 |
Born between Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2009 |
Born between Aug 1, 2009 – July 31, 2010 |
| U18 |
Born between Jan 1, 2008 – Dec 31, 2008 |
Born between Aug 1, 2008 – July 31, 2009 |
| U19 |
Born between Jan 1, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007 |
Born between Aug 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008 |
| U20 |
Born between Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2006 |
Born between Aug 1, 2006 – July 31, 2007 |
Age Group Change FAQ's
Why are the youth soccer age groups changing?
Based on feedback from clubs, coaches, parents, and players across the country, US Youth Soccer (USYS), US Club Soccer, AYSO, and MLS NEXT (Academy Division) are moving away from the calendar-year system (January 1 – December 31) and returning to a seasonal, school-year format (August 1 – July 31). This shift helps teams better align with school grade levels, so players can stay with classmates and avoid the challenges of “trapped players”, those whose birthdays separate them from peers during important transitions, like 8th grade or senior year of high school. Read more from US Club Soccer here.
What is changing?
Starting in the 2026–27 season, youth soccer will switch from the current calendar-year system to a seasonal-year system for age grouping.
What is the current age group system?
The current age group system is based on birth year (January 1 - Decemenr 31)
What will be the new age group system?
The new age group system will be based on sasonal or school year (August 1 - July 31)
When will the changes take affect
The new system will be implemented for the fall 2026 season and will be used during tryouts and registration for that season.
