Unlocking the Path: 2025–26 NCAA Division I & II Recruiting Calendars

Navigating the college athletic recruiting process can be complex—but understanding the 2025–26 Division I and II recruiting calendars is your map to success. These sport-specific calendars outline when coaches can initiate contact, host visits, and officially recruit, helping athletes and families time their preparation strategically.

Why the Recruiting Calendar Matters

The NCAA uses these calendars to enforce competitive equity while safeguarding student-athlete well-being. They define when recruiting activity—such as calls, evaluations, or travel—is permissible or restricted.

What’s Included in the 2025–26 Calendars

Division I

The NCAA provides individual recruiting calendars tailored to each sport, including:

• Baseball

• Men’s & Women’s Basketball

• Cross Country & Track and Field

• Football (FBS & FCS)

• Golf, Lacrosse (Men’s & Women’s)

• Softball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball

• Other Sports

Each calendar specifies contact periods, evaluation windows, official visit timing, and dead zones where recruitment is paused.

Division II

Student-athletes can access the 2025–26 Division II Recruiting Guide, which outlines general recruiting policies and a reminder calendar that covers all sports collectively.

What This Means for You

• Targeted Planning: Know when coaches can legally reach out by sport.

• Smart Outreach: Align your highlight reels and communications with key recruiting windows.

• Visit Strategically: Schedule unofficial and official campus tours in compliance with NCAA guidelines.

As always, be sure to check out the NCAA for any schedule changes. And if you're interested in discussing admissions for student-athletes, reach out to the College Hive team.