The UFC will celebrate America’s 250th birthday by hosting a once-in-a-lifetime fight card at the White House.
President Donald Trump, who is close with UFC president Dana White, wants a title fight to headline the show in July 2026.
Some of the biggest names in the sport have raised their hands to participate on the show, including former heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
The Wall Street Journal has now obtained more details about the proposed card, including several days of festivities ahead of fight night.
It is reported the company will host meet and greet events with fighters, punching bag competitions and more.
🚨 The UFC White House event is set for June 2026, with the press conference and weigh-ins taking place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial 👀
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 5, 2025
The pre-fight weigh-ins and the press conference are also set to be staged at a historic location, with the Lincoln Memorial chosen as the setting.
Fighters will reportedly have access to rooms inside of the White House in order to warm up. The Oval Office has been included in the proposals.
The event itself is expected to take place on the South Lawn, with an estimated crowd of 20,000 set to be welcomed.
Thousands of spectators are also expected to be welcomed to nearby areas, with jumbo screens set to be installed in the area.
A laser and firework spectacle is also being planned.
Who wants to fight on UFC’s White House card?
Unsurprisingly, Conor McGregor is one of the fighters who has already offered his services.
The Irishman has been out of action for a number of years, but recently revealed on X that he would be ‘honoured’ to fight at the White House.
Jon Jones was similarly keen. The American great re-entered the drug testing pool, though his return has been shut down by White who questioned his reliability.
Colby Covington, who is a proud Trump supporter, not only pleaded with White on social media to be included, but also called out Paddy Pimblett to be the opponent.
Nate Diaz and Michael Chandler are among other names to have shown an interest.
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