NCAA Baseball
Recruiting Calendar & NCAA Rules
Stay ahead of the recruiting process — know when coaches can contact you and what the rules allow.
2025–26 Calendar
NCAA Division I Baseball
| Window | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| CONTACT | 8/1/2025 | 8/17/2025 |
| QUIET | 8/18/2025 | 9/11/2025 |
| CONTACT | 9/12/2025 | 10/12/2025 |
| QUIET | 10/13/2025 | 11/9/2025 |
| DEAD | 11/10/2025 | 11/13/2025 |
| QUIET | 11/14/2025 | 11/24/2025 |
| SHUTDOWN | 11/25/2025 | 11/30/2025 |
| QUIET | 12/1/2025 | 12/21/2025 |
| SHUTDOWN | 12/22/2025 | 12/27/2025 |
| QUIET | 12/28/2025 | 1/7/2026 |
| DEAD | 1/8/2026 | 1/11/2026 |
| QUIET | 1/12/2026 | 2/28/2026 |
| CONTACT | 4/1/2026 | 5/24/2026 |
| DEAD | 5/25/2026 | 6/1/2026 |
| CONTACT | 6/2/2026 | 6/19/2026 |
| DEAD | 6/20/2026 | 6/22/2026 |
| CONTACT | 6/23/2026 | 7/2/2026 |
| DEAD | 7/3/2026 | 7/5/2026 |
| CONTACT | 7/6/2026 | 7/31/2026 |
Period Definitions
In-person off-campus contacts and evaluations permitted.
On-campus contacts only; no off-campus contacts or evaluations.
No in-person contacts or evaluations; no visits of any kind.
No recruiting activity of any form permitted.
Rules by Class Year
Freshman
Coaches cannot call, text, DM, or recruit in person. Athletes can email/video coaches and attend college camps.
Sophomore
Coaches still cannot reply to recruiting outreach. Athletes can send updates including video, academics, etc. and attend showcases/camps.
Junior
Coaches are permitted to reach out to athletes starting August 1 before their junior year. During this time, both official and unofficial visits can take place, along with recruiting discussions. Additionally, verbal offers may be extended.
Senior
All contact is allowed. Live evaluations, campus visits, financial offers, etc.
Rules by Division
No contact until Aug 1 before junior year other than in-person camps.
Contact & visits allowed June 15 after sophomore year.
Unlimited communication anytime; official visits start Jan 1 of junior year.
No contact limits; recruiting year-round.
Contact anytime; 1 paid official visit (2 days max) allowed after junior year.
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