US Edition"WE ARE SO BACK" - Fans React to Dana White Confirming "White House Fight Is on" After Successful Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The UFC event will showcase top fighters like Conor McGregor and aims to be the biggest card in history, marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
- On July 4, 2026, UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the UFC will bring the Octagon to the White House lawn for a super-card event celebrating America250.
- President Donald Trump first proposed a UFC event at the White House lawn last month, and Dana White confirmed the meeting at the White House 'got it done', promising details soon.
- Citing the Octagon's 25,000-pound weight and weather, White said, `This is a different challenge...I don't give a sh*t if it snows, we're going to be out on that south lawn` and confirmed the deal was finalized with details soon.
- The show will stream on Paramount+ and potentially CBS under the seven-year rights deal beginning 2026, with UFC leaders calling it the largest event in UFC history.
- Several top fighters have signalled interest, with Conor McGregor among them, while Jon Jones wants in but White assessed his chances at 'a billion-to-1' recently.
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“White House Fight Is On”: Dana White & Donald Trump Seal The Deal For UFC At America’s 250th Anniversary D.C. Bash Next July 4th
The art of the deal met the art of the Octagon today & the July 4, 2026 UFC match at the White House is officially on, according to Dana White
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