UFC plans White House fight for July 4, 2026

UFC President Dana White announced on Thursday that a mixed martial arts card will be held at the White House on Saturday, July 4, 2026, following what he described as a productive meeting in Washington. White said the event, which he called "the White House fight," was agreed during talks with President Donald Trump and would be part of the administration's America250 semiquincentennial celebration.

White confirmed the plan in a social media livestream as he left the Executive Mansion, saying the meeting "could not have gone better" and promising more details in coming weeks. He and Trump have long-standing ties stretching back decades, and White credited the two-time president with supporting the promotion during its early struggles. Trump has publicly floated the idea of hosting a UFC card on the White House grounds, and White said he will finalize logistics, renderings and seating arrangements with the president and his team.

Details remain limited and some specifics differ depending on the account. White has suggested the south lawn as a likely site, noting unique logistical obstacles such as the 20,000 pound weight of the Octagon. Trump has talked about seating enough...