The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision supporting West Virginia and Idaho in their legal challenges to allow transgender girls to participate in girls' sports competitions. The ruling affirmed the authority of states to enforce restrictions on transgender participation in school athletics, marking a significant legal victory for those advocating sex-based eligibility standards in women's sports.

NCAA president Charlie Baker stated that the organisation does not plan to modify its existing policies governing transgender athlete participation in the wake of the court's decision. Several high-profile female athletes, including Olympic medalist MyKayla Skinner and former college swimmer Riley Gaines, publicly welcomed the ruling as a protective measure for women's sports, whilst transgender athletes expressed dismay over the outcome.