Boys: U12 (born 2014-15) & U14 (born 2012-13) 
Girls: U13 (born 2013-14) & U15 (born 2011-12)​​​​​​​

The age groups for the 2026 Weir Rose Bowl have changed from previous years, aligning the long-running tournament with New Zealand Football’s Whole of Football 2.0 framework and the evolving junior football structure. ​​​​​​​