Which age grade does my child play in for 2026?
Rule- Northern Ireland
- GAA
- Ulster GAA
- Go Games
- Under 7 to Under 12
- Gaelic football
- Hurling
- Camogie
- 2026
- Parents
Go Games age grades are based on year of birth, not school year or club age. Under the 2026 Go Games FAQ, children born in these years may play in each grade:
| Age grade | Birth years (2026) |
|---|---|
| Under 7 | 2020 and 2019 |
| Under 8 | 2019 and 2018 |
| Under 9 | 2019 to 2017 |
| Under 10 | 2018 to 2016 |
| Under 11 | 2017 to 2015 |
| Under 12 | 2016 to 2014 |
- There must be no half age grades.
- A child whose sixth birthday is on or after 1 January can play at Under 7 in that calendar year.
- Only children whose 10th, 11th or 12th birthday falls in the calendar year can play at Under 12.
The overlapping years mean a child can play in their own grade or in an older one, as the table allows.
Added 21 Oct 2026