The UFC is planning a major event at the White House, featuring numerous title fights in a custom-built arena, with no public ticket sales but significant media interest, coinciding with Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday.
Planning for the UFC White House card is in full swing. This event is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular in the sport’s history.
President Donald Trump is already hyping it up. He’s promised multiple title fights, with a custom arena being built right on the White House lawn. Intriguing, right?
Thousands are expected to attend, but ticket sales? Not happening. It’s an exclusive affair, shrouded in mystery about who will actually get a seat.
Mark Shapiro, TKO Group Holdings president, mentioned they’re still ironing out details. Scheduled for Flag Day, which is also Trump’s birthday, it’s set to be a spectacle—on steroids, no less.
Requests are pouring in, but forget about buying tickets. Financially, it might sting, but the buzz and media attention? Priceless. Dana White and Hunter Campbell are crafting a knockout card.
Dana White aims to finalize the card by February. Big names like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones are eager to join in on the action.
Details are under wraps, but hints suggest fighter walkouts might pass through the Oval Office. Quite the entrance, huh?
Shapiro hinted at Trump’s involvement, though his role remains a mystery. But given his love for sports, he’ll likely make an appearance.
The event’s logistics are still being worked out. They’re figuring out everything from the turf to advertising opportunities. One thing’s certain: no ticket sales.
Shapiro also confirmed that about half of the UFC’s major events will air on Paramount+ and CBS. This expands the audience significantly.
The White House card is poised to be a historic event, possibly one of the most talked-about in UFC history. Stay tuned!