The Supreme Court just settled who gets to play on girls’ sports teams nationwide.
The Big Story
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 today that schools can limit girls’ sports teams to biological females, settling cases from West Virginia and Idaho.
The Court said safety and fairness on the field were reason enough and that schools don’t have to make exceptions, even for transgender athletes on hormone treatment.
The Two Spins
From the Left
- Views the ruling as allowing states to exclude transgender girls from girls’ sports without requiring evidence of a competitive or safety advantage.
- Sees it as part of a broader trend of courts and legislatures narrowing legal protections for transgender people.
From the Right
- Views the ruling as affirming that states can set eligibility rules for girls’ sports based on biological sex.
- Says statewide rules provide a consistent standard for athletic competition and are intended to preserve fairness in girls’ sports.
What This Means for Us
For most us, nothing changes day to day.
But for schools and athletic organizations, this decision gives states more clarity about how they can set eligibility rules for girls’ sports. It will also influence how other states write similar laws and how future legal challenges are decided.
How They Make Money
Under Armour
- Under Armour generated about $5.2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025, with apparel making up about 67% of its sales. Women’s apparel remains one of the company’s key growth areas.
- The company also supplies apparel and footwear to athletes, schools, and teams through sponsorships and licensing, making youth, high school, and college sports an important part of its business.
Takeaway
As girls’ sports grow, so does the business behind them.
The Number That Stuck With Me
27
27 states now restrict girls’ sports to biological females by law.