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Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
The UFC plans a 4,500-seat arena on the South Lawn and an Ellipse fan zone that could hold 50,000 to 100,000 people, officials said.
- On Monday, April 13, President Donald Trump announced a temporary 4,500-seat arena will be built on the White House South Lawn to host "UFC Freedom 250" on June 14, 2026.
- Coinciding with Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday, the event serves as a centerpiece of the "Salute to America 250" initiative marking America's 250th anniversary.
- Officials plan to install massive screens on the Ellipse to accommodate 50,000 to 100,000 additional spectators, while the UFC is investing more than $20 million for the arena construction.
- UFC President Dana White confirmed the card includes six prime-time fights, with President Trump personally asking, "Why is Derrick Lewis not on the White House card?" leading to the heavyweight's addition.
- Security, crowd management, and infrastructure logistics remain key focus areas as federal agencies prepare for substantial operational demands on White House grounds in the coming weeks.
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