Trump suggests a UFC fight on the White House lawn for the America250 celebration
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump has proposed hosting a UFC event on the White House grounds as part of the celebrations for the United States' 250th anniversary next year. The proposed event, scheduled for July 4, 2026, is expected to attract 20,000 to 25,000 spectators and would mark the first sporting event ever held at the White House.
The announcement was made during a kickoff event in Iowa, where President Trump outlined plans for the yearlong celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary. The UFC event would form part of a broader array of festivities, including national park and battlefield events, a festival on the National Mall, and an athletic competition for high school athletes.
President Trump, known to be a UFC enthusiast and close friends with UFC president Dana White, has expressed serious intent to make this event happen. The ample space on the White House grounds provides a suitable location for such a large gathering. However, no specific details about the event, such as the fight card, ticket sales, or logistics, have been disclosed by President Trump.
Dana White, a staunch supporter of President Trump, has been assigned to handle the organisation of the UFC event. White has previously expressed his excitement about the prospect of hosting a UFC event at the White House, suggesting the construction of an octagon ring on the White House grounds for the occasion.
Trump's close friendship with White is not new; he has attended several UFC events in the past, and has been seen at UFC events with Tesla CEO Elon Musk since returning to the White House. The proposed UFC event is likely to include a championship fight, but no specific details about the fight or the fighters involved have been revealed.
In summary, President Trump has proposed a UFC event on the White House grounds as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. The event, scheduled for July 4, 2026, is expected to attract 20,000 to 25,000 spectators and would mark the first sporting event ever held at the White House. Dana White, the UFC CEO, has been assigned to handle the organisation of the event, and no specific details about the event have been disclosed yet.
Politics and health are surprisingly intertwined in the upcoming event, as President Donald Trump plans to host a mixed-martial-arts (MMA) event on the White House grounds alongside America's 250th anniversary celebrations. The video announcement, made during a kickoff event in Iowa, included plans for this UFC event to be part of a broader array of festivities, including sports, national park events, and an athletic competition for high school athletes.
