Overview
- Michael Chandler told a live CBS New Year’s Eve audience that his plan is to fight Conor McGregor on the White House South Lawn this summer, framing it as a rumor rather than a confirmation.
- Conor McGregor has fueled talk of a June 14 return by sharing promotional material that reads “June 14, 2026. The Return.” on social media.
- The UFC’s White House event is planned for June 14 on the South Lawn, but the promotion and Dana White have not announced the card or a McGregor vs. Chandler matchup.
- McGregor is serving an 18‑month Combat Sports Anti‑Doping suspension for 2024 whereabouts failures that is backdated to end on March 20, 2026, clearing a path for a June appearance if booked.
- Reaction from fans has been skeptical given past false starts, including the canceled UFC 303 McGregor–Chandler bout in 2024, with reporting suggesting any meeting would likely be at welterweight.