What size football will my child play with?
Guideline- Canada
- Football Canada
- Flag football
- U8-U18
- 2026
- Parents
For youth and recreational leagues the rule book recommends appropriately sized footballs, with these as the minimum sizes (equivalent makes also work):
| Players | Length | Width | Wilson | Nike | Baden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U10 and below | 9.5-10" | 6-6.5" | Pee Wee (K2) | Size 6 | Pee Wee (Size 5) |
| U12 male; U12, U14 and U16 female | 9.5-10.5" | 6-6.5" | Junior (GST) | Size 7 | Junior (Size 6) |
| U14 and U16 male; U18 and senior female | 10.5-11" | 6.5-6.75" | Youth (GST) | Size 8 | Youth (Size 7) |
| U18 and senior male | 11" | 7" | Official | Size 9 | Official (Size 9) |
This table follows the "Rule Changes 2026" page. The table in Rule 2 of the same rule book places U16 female players in the Youth size instead of the Junior size, so a league may differ for that group. Teams may use their own ball or agree to use one game ball, and for regional, national and international events the ball is set in the event's Technical Package.
Added 25 Oct 2026