The UFC plans to host an unprecedented event at the White House on June 14, with 5,000 attendees on the South Lawn and 85,000 more at the nearby Ellipse, as part of a week-long celebration coinciding with President Trump’s birthday, though tickets won’t be sold to the public.
The UFC is gearing up for an extraordinary event at the White House on June 14 in Washington, D.C. It’s not your typical fight card—tickets won’t be available to the general public. Yet, fans will still be part of the action. Who gets to sit on the South Lawn? That’s still under wraps.
Dana White shared with CBS that logistics are all set. “We literally just got done going through all the logistics,” he said. The plan? 5,000 people live on the White House lawn. Across the street at the Ellipse, 85,000 more can join the festivities.
Expect big screens, a stage, and music throughout the day. White hinted that the entire fight week is a massive celebration, coinciding with President Trump’s birthday. It’s not just a fight; it’s history in the making.
The card was initially announced by Trump as part of America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations in 2026. White jumped on the idea, planning an outdoor arena on the South Lawn—a first for the White House.
Though missing out on a live gate, White promises an unforgettable event. “We’re basically going to take over D.C.,” he said. Fighters will walk from the Oval Office to the octagon. Imagine that!
No fights announced yet, but matchmaking might start in February. Conor McGregor? He’s been teasing a return after his 2021 injury. Could he headline this historic card? Stay tuned.