Overview

• The Football Association will prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s football in England starting June 1, 2025.
• The policy change stems from legal advice following a UK Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman solely by biological sex under the Equality Act.
• Previously, the FA allowed transgender women to play on a case-by-case basis with testosterone suppression requirements, but this approach has been superseded.
• The ban affects approximately 20 registered transgender grassroots players in England, while no professional players are impacted.
• The FA is reaching out to affected players to outline alternative pathways for involvement in football, though concerns about inclusivity and safety have been raised.