JAKARTA - The English Football Association (FA) said it would prohibit transgender players from playing in women's football starting next season, starting June 1, 2025.
The move comes after Britain's highest court delivered a controversial ruling stating that only biological women and non-trans women meet the definition of women under equality laws.
This decision was greeted with concern by trans supporters, but was welcomed by the government for providing clarity.
The Scottish FA also decided to ban transgender players from women's football from a decision earlier this week.
"As a national sporting governing body, our role is to make football accessible to as many people as possible, operating in the laws and international football policies set by UEFA and FIFA."
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"Our current policy, which allows transgender women to participate in women's play, is based on this principle and is supported by expert legal advice."
"This is a complicated matter. Our position is always if there is a change in material in law, science, or policy operation in grassroots football, then we will review it and change it if necessary."
"The Supreme Court's decision on April 16, 2025 means that we will change our policy."
"Transgender women will no longer be able to play in women's football in England. This policy will be implemented from June 1, 2025."
"We understand that it will be difficult for people who just want to play the game they love with the gender they identify."
"Jami contacted the registered transgender woman who is currently playing to explain the changes and how they can continue to engage in the game," read the FA statement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, local time.
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