UFC White House Event Planned
Dana White confirmed that plans for a UFC event at the White House are underway, though he noted that details are still being finalized with officials. This would mark a unique moment in UFC history if the high-profile venue is secured.
- The proposed event is scheduled for June 14, which is Flag Day in the U.S. and also Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The date is intended to be part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary. - The event is expected to be a smaller, more exclusive affair than a typical UFC pay-per-view, with plans for approximately six to seven fights. Attendance on the South Lawn of the White House is anticipated to be around 5,000 people. - UFC CEO Dana White envisions a unique spectacle, suggesting that fighters might make their walkouts from the Oval Office to the octagon set up on the White House lawn. - This event highlights the long-standing relationship between Dana White and Donald Trump. Trump supported the UFC in its early days by allowing events to be held at his Trump Taj Mahal casino when other venues would not. - Dana White has been a vocal and financial supporter of Donald Trump, speaking at the Republican National Convention in 2016 and 2020 and donating $1 million to a pro-Trump Super Pac. - While championship sports teams have a long history of visiting the White House, hosting a live, ticketed sporting event like a UFC fight card on the grounds is unprecedented. The tradition of teams visiting began as early as 1865. - Several high-profile UFC fighters, including Jon Jones and Conor McGregor, have already expressed their interest in being part of this historic fight card.
