Extra Inning SoftballNomination &
Rankings
Schedule
Athlete rankings and youth watchlist dates, all in one place.
EIS recognition gives athletes national exposure to college coaches across 16.5 million annual impressions. Athletes must be nominated to be ranked. Every nominee receives a regional ranking and is considered for national placement. Youth athletes are placed in a watchlist.
ATHLETE: NOMINATION & RANKINGS SCHEDULE
| CLASS OF: | OPEN | CLOSE | RANKINGS LAUNCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | SEP 4, 2026 | OCT 5, 2026 | NOV 9, 2026 |
| 2029 | DEC 28, 2026 | JAN 25, 2027 | FEB 22, 2027 |
| 2030 | JULY 24, 2026 | AUG 24, 2026 | SEP 21, 2026 |
| 2031 | OCT 12, 2026 | NOV 9, 2026 | DEC 7, 2026 |
TEAM: NOMINATION & RANKINGS SCHEDULE
| AGE DIVISIONS | NOMINATIONS OPEN | NOMINATIONS CLOSE | RANKINGS LAUNCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10U [2034-35] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 12U [2031-33] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 14U [2029-31] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 16U [2028-29] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 18U [2027-28] | TBD | TBD | TBD |
YOUTH: RISING STARS NOMINATION & WATCHLIST SCHEDULE
| REGIONAL | OPEN | CLOSE | LAUNCH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10U [CLASS 2033 – 2035] | NOV 6, 2026 | DEC 31, 2026 | JAN 24 |
Don't miss a deadline
Once a nomination window closes, athletes wait until the next cycle. Sign up to get notified about rankings releases, watchlist announcements, and nomination deadlines. Looking for team dates? See the team rankings schedule.
Questions? Email the Rankings Committee at rankings@extrainningsoftball.com.
Be Seen. Be Ranked. Be Extra.