Overview
- Speaking at the Kennedy Center Honors, President Trump outlined a temporary 5,000–6,000-seat arena on the White House grounds with large screens for tens of thousands more spectators.
- He claimed the lineup will include eight or nine championship bouts, a number that would dwarf the UFC modern-era record of three title fights on a single card.
- Dana White has shared renderings and described the South Lawn production as a complex undertaking, but no specific fights have been announced.
- White has said matchmaking will start in February or March 2026, and Trump’s assertion that fights are being held back for six months has not been confirmed by the UFC.
- High-profile names such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have expressed interest, and Derrick Lewis could be considered after his Jan. 24 bout, though all participation and titles remain unconfirmed.