Archive · 12 Aug 2025
UFC to Host Event at White House for 250th Anniversary
The UFC, a fighting sport, is planning a big event at the White House in 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
The UFC has a new deal with Paramount+ where fans can watch fights without paying extra, making it cheaper.
This means the UFC is no longer working with ESPN.
The event will have a fighting ring, called an Octagon, on the White House lawn.
Dana White confirmed a major UFC event is planned at the White House for the US 250th anniversary celebration.
The event is set for 2026 and could be broadcast on CBS.
White stated that the new Paramount deal makes UFC events more affordable.
The new deal with Paramount+ marks the end of UFC's high-profile deal with ESPN.
White stated the event will have an Octagon on the South Lawn of the White House.
- Who
- UFC and President.
- What
- UFC plans a major event at the White House.
- When
- 2026.
- Where
- White House, Washington D.C.
- Why
- As part of the US 250th anniversary celebration.
- Event Location
- White House South Lawn
- Event Year
- 2026
- Potential Broadcaster
- CBS
- Deal Value
- $7.7 billion
- Streaming Partner
- Paramount+
