Trump to host UFC at White House on June 14, 2026

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a major Ultimate Fighting Championship event will be staged on the White House grounds on June 14, 2026, saying the fight will take place "right at the White House" during remarks to sailors at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. The date coincides with Trump’s 80th birthday and comes after earlier plans for the bout to be held on July 4 as part of nationwide celebrations marking the United States 250th anniversary.

Trump told the crowd, "On June 14th. Next year, we're going to have a big UFC fight at the White House," saying the event would be held on the South Lawn. UFC president Dana White previously announced a White House show and has said it would be part of the broader 250th anniversary programming. White has also described the project as unusually difficult logistically, noting the challenges of staging a large mixed martial arts event outdoors and on historic grounds.

Organizers have not finalized a fight card. White has signaled that formal talks with potential fighters would not begin until February 2026 and has hyped the prospect of assembling a high-profile lineup. Several prominent fighters have expressed interest in...