President Trump to Host UFC Event in the White House in 2026
The United States is gearing up for an unprecedented event in 2026, as plans for a UFC fight night on the White House lawn have been announced. According to UFC spokesperson, the event is scheduled to take place in honour of America's 250th birthday (semquincentennial) celebrations on or around July 4, 2026.
The announcement was made by former U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2025. Trump, a known supporter of the UFC, stated that the event would be a full-scale UFC championship fight hosted on the South Lawn of the White House. The event is expected to attract an audience of 20,000 to 25,000 spectators.
The event is seen as a historic first, marking the first UFC fight at this prestigious venue. UFC President Dana White, who has previously expressed support for Trump, is expected to construct an octagon for the event on the White House property. The event may feature at least one title fight, with speculation of potential participation by high-profile fighters such as Conor McGregor.
Details about the UFC event are yet to be officially announced, but sportsbook traders expect above-average business for a live UFC White House event featuring top-ranked UFC fights. The exact betting expectations for this event are yet to be released, but given the event’s profile as a championship-level UFC fight with anticipated star fighters, it is likely to generate significant betting interest once the card and participants are officially announced.
The UFC has not yet released a statement confirming the event, but White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the upcoming UFC event will be "EPIC!". U.S. President Donald Trump, who is a regular attendee of UFC fights, most recently attending UFC 316 in New Jersey in June, responded to joining TikTok by saying, "It's my honor."
At UFC 316, Trump walked into a thunderous roar ahead of Dana White. The event saw Merab Dvalishvili win a bantamweight title bout against Sean O'Malley, while Julianna Pena won a women's bantamweight title bout against Kayla Harrison.
As the 2026 event approaches, anticipation is building for this historic UFC fight on the White House lawn. Stay tuned for further updates as details about the event are announced.
- UFC betting odds are expected to surge for the UFC event scheduled on the White House lawn in 2026, as it marks the first UFC fight at this prestigious venue.
- Dana White, UFC President and a known supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to construct an octagon for the historic event on the White House property.
- Politics and general news outlets, along with sports and sports-betting sections, are likely to closely cover the UFC event on the White House lawn, given its unique setting and anticipated high-profile participants.
- Donald Trump, who has previously attended UFC fights and recently responded to joining TikTok by saying, "It's my honor," may attend the UFC event on the White House lawn in 2026.
