League Age and Division Eligibility in Little League
In Little League, “league age” refers to the age a player will be on August 31 (baseball) and December 31 (Softball) of the current year. It is used to determine a player’s eligibility for a particular division. Here’s how it works:
- Baseball: If a player will be 9 years old on August 31, 2025, they are considered “league age 9” for the 2025 season.
- Softball: If a player will be 9 years old on December 31, 2024, they are considered “league age 9” for the 2025 season. (Softball uses different dates.)
- League age is not the same as chronological age (the age they are on their birthday).
Eligibility
Divisions
- Once you know your player’s league age, refer to the chart below to see the eligible divisions:
| Program (shortcut below) |
League Age |
Division Eligibility |
Notes |
| Baseball |
5-6 |
Tee Ball |
Also includes the option to play Kindy Coach Pitch for league age 6. |
|
7 |
A |
|
|
8 |
A, AA |
|
|
9 |
AA |
|
|
10-11 |
AAA, Major |
Players must attend assessments to be placed in the appropriate division. |
|
12 |
Major |
|
|
13-14 |
Junior |
|
|
15-16 |
Senior |
|
| Softball |
6-7 |
A |
|
|
8 |
A, AA |
|
|
9-10 |
AA, AAA |
|
|
11 |
AAA, Major |
Players must attend assessments to be placed in the appropriate division. |
|
12 |
Major |
|
|
13-14 |
Junior |
|
| Challenger |
4-18 |
Challenger Division |
For players with mental or physical disabilities. |
|
15 and up |
Senior Challenger |
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