Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Trump to Host UFC Cage Fight at White House in 2026
President Donald Trump is planning a big UFC fight on the White House lawn!
It's scheduled for June 2026, as part of the celebration for the United States' 250th birthday.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the event, which will have a weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial and other events on the National Mall.
The event was originally scheduled for July 4th, but has been shifted to June.
The fight is seen as a big deal, with the Trump family involved in the planning.
It aims to use sports and entertainment to boost patriotism.
Donald Trump is organizing a UFC cage fight at the White House South Lawn.
The event is set for June 2026, coinciding with the USA's 250th birthday.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the event's official status.
Celebrations will also include a weigh-in at the Lincoln Memorial and activities on the National Mall.
The event is expected to foster patriotism through sports and entertainment.
- Who
- Donald Trump and Dana White
- What
- UFC cage fight
- When
- June 2026
- Where
- White House South Lawn
- Why
- To celebrate America's 250th birthday
- Event
- UFC Cage Fight
- Location
- White House South Lawn
- Date
- June 2026
- Significance
- USA's 250th birthday celebration
- Additional Events
- Weigh-in at Lincoln Memorial, fan activities on National Mall
- Confirmed By
- Dana White, UFC CEO