Overview

• New images show an Octagon on the South Lawn under a large lighting arch framed by the White House and, on reverse angles, the Washington Monument.
• On-site attendance is slated to stay under 5,000 due to weight and lawn constraints, with White citing a 15,000-pound cage and ongoing load assessments.
• White detailed a festival-style week in Washington, including bands, a fan expo, ceremonial weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, and a mass viewing area on the Ellipse for up to 85,000.
• Conor McGregor said on Fox & Friends that he plans to face Michael Chandler on the card, while White maintains the UFC will not begin booking fights until February 2026.
• President Donald Trump pitched the event and, according to White, tapped Ivanka Trump to help oversee planning, as organizers continue work through security and operational approvals for a June 2026 target.