Overview
- Dana White told TMZ the UFC is handling logistics and production now and will not begin building the fight lineup until February, calling it the promotion’s most challenging show logistically.
- The showcase is planned for June 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. as part of America’s 250th celebration, though key details remain unfinalized.
- White has said UFC staff visited the site and created initial renderings, and plans include a pre-fight dinner for international dignitaries.
- High-profile fighters including Jon Jones, Conor McGregor and Kayla Harrison have publicly campaigned to be on the card.
- Chael Sonnen castigated the lobbying as premature, citing shifting dates, uncertain crowd sizes and licensing questions, while Brandon Royval said he would not fight at the White House.