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McGregor Sets $100 Million, ‘Golden Visas’ Demand for Potential UFC White House Return

The Irish star publicly named his price and perks, signaling negotiations still to come for the 2026 America250 showcase on the South Lawn.

Boxing - Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua - IBF World Heavyweight Title - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - September 21, 2024 Conor McGregor before the fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File photo
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Overview

  • Conor McGregor posted on X that he wants a $100 million purse plus 100 U.S. “golden visas” for family and friends to compete on the planned White House card.
  • UFC says it is working with the White House on an America250 event targeted for mid-2026, with President Donald Trump and CEO Dana White engaged in planning.
  • White has pointed to McGregor as his preferred headliner, but no fight agreements or matchups have been finalized.
  • McGregor has resumed training, reentered the UFC’s drug-testing pool this summer, and identified Michael Chandler as his preferred opponent.
  • Preliminary plans cap South Lawn attendance below roughly 5,000 with large external viewing areas, while security, regulatory and legal factors must be resolved before any booking is confirmed.