The initial Class of 2031 Line Drive Hot 100 is open for nominations up to Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, with the rankings to start Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

They then will run for two weeks with the Top 10 to be announced on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

• Click HERE to see the details for the 2031 Line Drive Hot 100
• Click HERE to access the NOMINATION form.

The response to the opening of the 2031 Line Drive Hot 100 has been tremendous with a strong wave of entries across the country as we march towards New Year’s Day!

At the same time, we’ve had numerous inquiries about when the other classes—the Classes of 2027, ’28, ’29 and ’30— will launch.

We have solidified the schedule for the 2026 run and when the specific Line Drive HOT 100 rankings classes will be updated.

Here’s the complete schedule for 2026 involving the five classes being honored:

• 2031 Line Drive HOT 100: Jan. 12 to Jan. 23, 2026
  • nominations are officially open now
• 2030 Line Drive HOT 100: Mar. 16 to Mar. 27, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Feb. 1.
• 2029 Line Drive HOT 100: May 11 to May 22, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Apr. 1.
• 2028 Line Drive HOT 100: Aug. 17 to Aug. 28, 2026
  • nominations officially open on July 1.
• 2027 Line Drive HOT 100: Oct. 5 to Oct. 16, 2026
  • nominations officially open on Sept. 15

If you have questions, email Brentt.Eads@LineDriveMedia.com.