UFC will hold its first fight event at the White House as part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations of the United States. Dana White confirmed on 13 August 2025 that the event “is definitely going to happen,” after speaking with President Trump and Ivanka Trump, and a White House official also confirmed it. Trump first mentioned the idea in Iowa, saying a cage would be built on the grounds and suggesting space for about 25,000 people, though the exact site was not known at that time.
The announcement came while Trump was already making several changes to the White House complex, including paving the Rose Garden grass, adding two large flagpoles, and planning a $200 million East Wing ballroom. Around the same period, UFC agreed to a seven-year, $7.7 billion streaming deal with Paramount after the administration approved the Skydance–Paramount merger.
UFC White House: Date and Live Stream details
UFC White House is planned for 14 June 2026 on the South Lawn to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary. Trump first announced the idea in July 2025, and Dana White confirmed the plan in August 2025 after meeting at the White House. It is expected to be the company’s biggest show of the year, airing live on Paramount and CBS under the new broadcast agreement.
The event will happen outdoors on the South Lawn of the White House. The Octagon will sit directly on the lawn with the White House behind the cage and the Washington Monument in view. The National Mall is planned for fan activities and meet-and-greets before the fights. The press conference and weigh-ins are expected to take place at the Lincoln Memorial.
An early estimate of 20,000–25,000 spectators was later reduced to under 5,000 because of security requirements. A public viewing area for up to 85,000 people will be set up nearby. The UFC expects to spend about $700,000 to restore the lawn after the event. Trump later announced the final date, which matches his 80th birthday and Flag Day.
Will Conor McGregor Fight at UFC White House
Conor McGregor is training for a return and wants to fight at UFC White House on 14 June 2026, and his coach, John Kavanagh, says they are fully preparing for that date with early-morning sessions and a full training plan, even though the fight is not officially confirmed by the UFC.
McGregor has been out since July 2021 after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier, and he also withdrew from the Michael Chandler fight in 2024, which still remains the most likely matchup for the White House card because both sides are interested. His 18-month anti-doping suspension for three whereabouts failures ends in March 2026, which makes him eligible to compete in time for the June event.
McGregor has lost three of his last four fights and has dealt with multiple legal issues since 2024, but Kavanagh says McGregor has had a “spiritual awakening,” is enjoying training, and believes they are working toward making the walk in June 2026. McGregor wants this event for his comeback and has said publicly it is a done deal, but the UFC has not agreed to that yet, so the return depends on negotiations.
Will Jon Jones Fight at UFC White House
Jon Jones has not fought since he stopped Stipe Miocic by third-round TKO at UFC 309 in November 2024. That win was his only heavyweight title defense before he retired in June, which led to Tom Aspinall becoming the undisputed champion.
After Donald Trump announced plans for the UFC White House card, Jones hinted at a comeback and re-entered the UFC testing pool. He said he wants to fight on July 4 and believes the White House event gives him a deeper purpose. He stated that he is training, staying sharp, and ready for any opponent.
Dana White does not want Jones at the White House event. He said Jones is too risky to place in such a major spotlight and explained he cannot trust Jones in a high-pressure position. White said nothing Jones can do in a few months would change that. He also said he has not spoken to Jones at all.
White made the situation clear by saying the odds of Jones fighting on the White House card are “a billion-to-one.”
FAQs
Q. Is Conor McGregor fighting at the White House?
A. Conor McGregor is targeting a comeback fight for the UFC White House card in June 2026, but it is not officially confirmed.
Q. Is UFC coming to the White House?
A. Yes, the UFC event scheduled for June 14, 2026, will be held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Q. Who is the president of the UFC?
A. The UFC president is Dana White, who is also the CEO of the promotion.
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