UFC Fight Arranged at the White House for America's 250th Anniversary: Discover the Details
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make history by hosting a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) event at the White House on July 4, 2026. This landmark occasion will take place on the South Lawn, marking the first time an MMA event will be held at the presidential residence.
The idea originated from President Donald Trump, a long-time UFC fan and friend of UFC CEO Dana White. Trump personally requested White to organise this event as part of the nation's semiquincentennial celebrations. Ivanka Trump, following her father's directive, became involved in the planning process, working alongside Dana White to develop event possibilities and logistics.
Key details of the event include:
- Date and Occasion: The UFC event will take place on July 4, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- Venue: The White House South Lawn will serve as the venue for this historic event.
- Attendance: The event is expected to draw 20,000 to 25,000 guests.
- Broadcast: The fight will be part of a groundbreaking seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount. It will likely be aired live on CBS and available on Paramount+ streaming service, marking a shift away from UFC's traditional pay-per-view model.
- Ivanka Trump's Role: Ivanka Trump played an active role in the planning and coordination process, reaching out to Dana White to discuss the event's possibilities.
This unique blend of sports, politics, and national celebration reflects UFC's growing mainstream acceptance and the administration's intent to use the milestone anniversary to host unprecedented events at the White House.
The White House, traditionally a symbol of the epicenter of power, will also serve as a centre for martial arts sports. UFC fights are usually held in large arenas, with an eight-sided octagon cage in the middle. Two large glagpoles have been erected on the north and south lawn to accommodate the event. The grass lawn in the Rose Garden has been paved over to make way for the spectacle.
The friendship between White and Trump began when Trump hosted early UFC events at his properties in the 2000s. Dana White revealed that he put together all the renderings for the event, and he announced the news of the event on CBS Mornings.
Plans for a $200 million new ballroom in the East Wing have also been announced, as part of Donald Trump's renovation plans during his second term. However, these renovations are separate from the UFC event preparations.
[1] CBS Mornings
[2] The New York Times
[3] ESPN
[4] The Washington Post
[5] Bloomberg
- Dana White, the UFC CEO, announced the upcoming MMA event at the White House on CBS Mornings, a move that was influenced by his long-standing friendship with President Donald Trump.
- The UFC event, scheduled for July 4, 2026, on the White House South Lawn, is expected to attract around 20,000 to 25,000 guests, marking a shift from UFC's traditional pay-per-view model as it will be aired live on CBS and available on Paramount+ streaming service.
- Ivanka Trump, following her father's directive, played an active role in the planning and coordination process of the event, reaching out to Dana White to discuss the event's possibilities.
- The White House, traditionally a symbol of power, will also serve as a center for martial arts sports when it hosts the UFC event, setting a precedent for future mixed-martial-arts events in the world of politics.
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