McGregor eyes June 2026 UFC White House fight as comeback

Conor McGregor said he expects to fight when the UFC stages a proposed event at the White House, staking a public claim on one of the promotion's most high‑profile shows as he presses a comeback after years of inactivity. Speaking in recent interviews and on social media, the former two‑division champion described the White House card as "my event" and said he is "ecstatic" and "very, very excited" about competing on what has been discussed as a June 2026 celebration tied to the United States' 250th birthday.

McGregor has repeatedly tied his return plans to the White House idea, telling TMZ that the move from a July date to June was "even better" and joking that the card could be moved to April to coincide with his birthday. He has also told interviewers he is motivated and back in the sport. The Irishman reentered the UFC's drug testing pool amid the renewed push for a big comeback, a step fighters typically take before being cleared to compete.

UFC chief executive Dana White has publicly supported McGregor's participation, saying the Irish star is a reliable presence for a commitment like the White House card and contrasting him with other top fighters who have shown...