Overview

• Dana White reaffirmed that Jon Jones will not be on the South Lawn card despite receiving an apology text, citing the need for fighters he can count on.
• Conor McGregor said he will “definitely” compete at the event and has re-entered the UFC anti-doping program after a layoff since his 2021 leg-break loss.
• White said he will start assembling the lineup in February 2026, with McGregor a candidate for inclusion, but no bouts have been finalized.
• Organizers are targeting June 2026 for the event, with approximately 5,000 on the White House lawn and about 85,000 in an adjacent park watching on big screens.
• International Fight Week is set to shift to Washington, D.C., with reported plans for ceremonial weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and a week of fan activities.