UFC White House
| Company type | Event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | June 14, 2026 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Dana White (UFC CEO) |
| Products | Mixed martial arts event |
| Owner | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC White House represents an upcoming mixed martial arts spectacle organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, slated for June 14, 2026. The event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., United States.
Event inception and planning
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the UFC is set to host a landmark event on the South Lawn of the White House in June 2026. Initially scheduled for July 4th, the date was advanced to June to address logistical challenges. The official weigh-ins are arranged to occur at the Lincoln Memorial. This marks the UFC’s third occasion hosting an event in Washington, D.C., and their first since December 2019.
The announcement came from President Donald Trump on July 3, 2025, during a rally in Iowa:
On August 29, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that all arrangements were complete, stating: "The White House fight is on." Trump has been a regular attendee at UFC events and maintains a long-established rapport with White.
In September 2025, due to security considerations, White adjusted the anticipated audience size to fewer than 5,000 attendees, a notable reduction from Trump’s initial projection of up to 25,000. To accommodate additional fans, UFC plans to install large screens in a nearby park capable of hosting up to 85,000 viewers. The organization will allocate $700,000 toward restoring the White House lawn following the event.
On October 6, Trump declared that the event would occur on June 14, 2026—coinciding with his 80th birthday and Flag Day.