Baseball age calculator

Enter your player's birth date to see their age group (9U, 10U and so on) for the 2027 season.

Fall tryouts pick teams for next spring, so we start with the 2027 season.

Travel ball age chart, 2027 season

Born between these dates (May 1 cutoff, used by USSSA, Perfect Game and USA Baseball). Players can usually play up, but not down.

Age groupBorn on or afterBorn on or before
6U May 1, 2020 Apr 30, 2021 6U tryouts
7U May 1, 2019 Apr 30, 2020 7U tryouts
8U May 1, 2018 Apr 30, 2019 8U tryouts
9U May 1, 2017 Apr 30, 2018 9U tryouts
10U May 1, 2016 Apr 30, 2017 10U tryouts
11U May 1, 2015 Apr 30, 2016 11U tryouts
12U May 1, 2014 Apr 30, 2015 12U tryouts
13U May 1, 2013 Apr 30, 2014 13U tryouts
14U May 1, 2012 Apr 30, 2013 14U tryouts
15U May 1, 2011 Apr 30, 2012 15U tryouts
16U May 1, 2010 Apr 30, 2011 16U tryouts
17U May 1, 2009 Apr 30, 2010 17U tryouts
18U May 1, 2008 Apr 30, 2009 18U tryouts

Common questions

What age group is my child in for travel baseball?

Travel baseball uses "league age": your player's age on April 30 of the season year. A player who is 10 on April 30, 2027 plays 10U in the 2027 season. Teams can usually play up an age group, but not down.

Why do fall tryouts use next year's age?

Tryouts in the late summer and fall pick teams for the next spring and summer season, so clubs list teams by the age players will be on April 30 of next year. That's why a 9-year-old may try out for a 10U team in the fall.

Is Little League different?

Yes. Little League uses age on August 31 of the season year, so some players are a year younger in Little League than in travel ball.

Can my player play up or down?

Playing up an age group is common if the coach agrees. Playing down is generally not allowed, though some organizations allow exceptions for players with birthdays close to the cutoff. Ask the club or tournament organizer.

Always confirm with the club or tournament: some leagues and organizations set their own rules.