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Trump Says 100,000-Seat Stadium Will Rise for UFC White House Event

The president's figure conflicts with Dana White's outline of 5,000 on the South Lawn plus 85,000 watching at The Ellipse.

Overview

  • Trump said a literal stadium will be built in front of the White House to host more than 100,000 people for the UFC event.
  • Dana White previously described a plan for roughly 5,000 attendees on the South Lawn and about 85,000 more viewing at The Ellipse.
  • The UFC card is planned for this summer as part of the United States' 250th‑anniversary celebrations.
  • White has said he will begin matchmaking for the event this week.
  • Trump also announced an IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., scheduled for August.