# Youth Soccer Age Group Calculator (by birth date)

Canonical URL: https://pitchtime.app/age-group-calculator

Enter a birth date, choose your governing body and select the season to find your child’s age group and its cutoff rule.

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## What is the cutoff for each body?

| Body | Cutoff rule |
| --- | --- |
| US Youth Soccer | From 2026–27, US Youth Soccer groups players born from 1 August through 31 July; the U number is their age on 31 July at the end of the season. [Source](https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/2025/06/10/updated-decision-on-age-group-formation/) |
| AYSO | From fall 2026, AYSO uses August–July birth-date windows, grouped into the divisions on its age chart. [Source](https://ayso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AGE-GROUP-CHART-2026.pdf) |
| The FA | The FA uses age on 31 August at the start of the season: age 9 means Under 10, with Under 7 also open to children once they turn 6 during that season. [Source](https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/rules-of-the-association/2026-27/the-fa-handbook-2026-27.ashx) |
| Canada Soccer | Canada Soccer uses the start-of-year age boundary: the birth-year band is the year of play minus the birth year, with divisions set by the competition. [Source](https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CS_2025_RR_FINAL_EN-1.pdf) |

## How does US Youth Soccer work out age groups?

US Youth Soccer uses an August-to-July birth-date window from 2026–27. A child born from 1 August 2016 through 31 July 2017 is U10 in 2026–27. Choose US Youth Soccer for its league and Cup competitions.

## How does AYSO work out age groups?

AYSO uses its fall 2026 age chart. For example, 10U covers births from 1 August 2016 through 31 July 2018 in 2026–27. The chart lists 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U and 19U; your region chooses which divisions it offers.

## How does England's FA work out age groups?

Take your child’s age on 31 August at the start of the season and add one. A child aged 9 on 31 August 2026 is Under 10 for 2026–27. Children who turn 6 during the season can join Under 7 once they reach their sixth birthday.

## How does Canada Soccer work out age groups?

Subtract the birth year from the year of play to find the birth-year band. A child born in 2016 is in the U10 band in 2026. Canada Soccer’s age-division rules refer to the start of the year; the competition sets the divisions offered.

## FAQ

### Did US youth soccer age groups change in 2026?

Yes. US Youth Soccer and AYSO moved to August–July birth-date windows for 2026–27. U.S. Soccer lets its member organisations choose their cycle, so select the body your league belongs to.

### Does my child move up on their birthday?

The age group stays with the selected season. A birthday during the season does not change the cutoff calculation.

### Can I check next season?

Yes. Choose the next season in the selector. The calculator applies the published cutoff rule to that season’s dates.

### Is the date of birth saved?

The web calculator uses the date in your browser. It is not saved in a link or an account.

## Sources

[US Youth Soccer: Updated Decision on Age Group Formation](https://www.usyouthsoccer.org/news/2025/06/10/updated-decision-on-age-group-formation/) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

[AYSO: Age Group Chart, starting fall 2026](https://ayso.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AGE-GROUP-CHART-2026.pdf) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

[The FA Handbook 2026–27: C159 and SCORY 18(C)](https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/rules-of-the-association/2026-27/the-fa-handbook-2026-27.ashx) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

[Canada Soccer Rules and Regulations: 11.2 Age Divisions](https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CS_2025_RR_FINAL_EN-1.pdf) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

[U.S. Soccer: member organisations choose the registration cycle](https://www.ussoccer.com/ecosystem-review/player-registration) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

[Canada Soccer 2026 National Championships: 6.1 youth age boundary](https://canadasoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_pdf_CS_NatChamps_Regulations_EN.pdf) — Retrieved 2026-10-05

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