UFC boss Dana White discusses the potential event at the White House:
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make history by hosting a professional mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence.
UFC President Dana White confirmed the event during a CBS Mornings broadcast, stating that it "definitely going to happen." White plans to meet with former President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump later in August 2025 to finalize details and review venue renderings.
This will be the first time a professional MMA event is held at the White House. The event will be broadcast live on CBS as part of a new seven-year, $1.1 billion streaming deal between UFC and Paramount, marking a shift away from UFC’s traditional pay-per-view model.
However, no fighters have been announced yet, and White emphasized it is too early to discuss the main event fighters for this unique "one-of-one" occasion. Some potential contenders include Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, who have expressed interest in participating in the event.
Despite the excitement, not everyone is convinced. A veteran MMA fighter has expressed doubts about the UFC's deal with Paramount benefiting the fighters. The card for the UFC event is not yet formed, and no specific details about the format or structure of the event were provided.
Dana White has promised a top-tier lineup for the event, but the details of the UFC event on July 4, 2026, are still being finalized with Donald and Ivanka Trump. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to this historic event.
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