Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Dana White Details White House UFC Plan, Capping South Lawn Crowd Under 5,000

Regulatory uncertainty lingers as DC’s combat sports commission reports no permit filings and the fight card remains unannounced.

Overview

  • Dana White says he met with President Trump at the White House, presented event renderings that received his approval, and is targeting June 2026.
  • Security requirements are driving a tight on‑lawn limit of fewer than 5,000 attendees, with White citing the Secret Service’s role in protecting the president.
  • Organizers plan to host roughly 85,000 fans in a nearby park with big screens, a stage, concerts, and week‑long activities around Washington.
  • DC’s Combat Sports Commission says it has received no contact or permit application for a White House show, underscoring unresolved jurisdiction and protocols.
  • No bouts are confirmed; Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have voiced interest while White downplays Jones’ chances, Kayla Harrison hints at a ‘special’ matchup, and Ronda Rousey says she will not participate.