Overview

• Conor McGregor said on Fox & Friends that he intends to face Michael Chandler on the White House card, a matchup the UFC has not confirmed.
• The South Lawn event is targeted for June 2026 and is expected to host fewer than 5,000 spectators due to logistical limits.
• The Secret Service will vet attendees and fighters before they enter the White House grounds as part of the security plan.
• UFC president Dana White says he is coordinating plans and reviewing renderings with President Trump and Ivanka Trump as preparations advance.
• The UFC’s partnership with Paramount begins in January 2026, with selected events expected to air on CBS, and McGregor vs. Chandler was previously canceled at UFC 303 after his training injury.