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UFC CEO Dana White: Capacity Will Be Limited for Event at White House, but Has Plans for Fans to Attend Nearby
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the event will host fewer than 5,000 attendees on the White House lawn, with plans for 85,000 fans in a nearby park featuring live screens and concerts.
- UFC CEO Dana White confirmed a fight event will occur on the South Lawn of the White House in June 2026 as part of America250 celebrations.
- The event was delayed from its original July 4 schedule due to logistical and security concerns, as the Secret Service must protect the president.
- White stated fewer than 5,000 spectators will attend live on the South Lawn, but 85,000 fans can watch nearby in a connected park with screens and concerts.
- White said there is a "billion to one" chance Jon Jones will compete due to trust issues, while Conor McGregor and Jones have both advocated to be on the card.
- The event's limited live capacity contrasts with Trump’s initial 20,000–25,000 spectator idea, highlighting significant security challenges that shape the UFC's scaled approach.
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