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Trump Announces June 14, 2026 White House MMA Event, Touts 8–9 Title Fights

Specific matchups remain unconfirmed, with bout announcements expected in early 2026.

Overview

  • Trump detailed a dual-venue plan with an octagon set before the White House entrance, a 5,000–6,000-seat arena, and a garden fan zone accommodating up to 100,000 with eight to ten giant screens.
  • He said the card will feature eight or nine championship bouts and billed the night as unlike anything staged before.
  • Trump credited UFC president Dana White with holding back marquee fights for the White House card over several months.
  • No fighters have been officially confirmed, though media reports say names circulating include Conor McGregor, Alex Pereira, Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev, and Valentina Shevchenko.
  • The event is scheduled for the president’s 80th birthday on June 14, 2026, with organizers signaling that formal bout announcements will begin early next year.