Overview

• Dana White said after a White House meeting that the South Lawn event "is on" and that more details will be announced in the coming weeks.
• The target is July 4, 2026, aligning the card with America250 commemorations of the nation’s 250th birthday.
• Broadcast plans are unannounced, though the UFC’s new U.S. media deal beginning in 2026 points to Paramount+ streaming with potential CBS simulcasts.
• Star participation is unsettled; Conor McGregor has expressed interest, while White rated Jon Jones’ chances as “a billion to one.”
• Logistical and access details are still being worked through, with reports of complimentary tickets and challenges like moving a 20,000‑pound Octagon, and a viral rumor that White was attacked on a subway was refuted.