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Trump Says White House UFC Event Planned for Mid‑June With ‘8 or 9’ Title Fights

UFC has not confirmed the date, lineup, or logistics, leaving the South Lawn proposal unverified.

Overview

  • Speaking after the Kennedy Center Honors, President Trump cited June 14, later June 15, as the target date for the card on White House grounds.
  • He said Dana White is building a temporary arena with roughly 5,000–6,000 seats in front of the White House and large screens for about 100,000 more behind it.
  • Trump claimed the lineup would include eight or nine championship bouts and said White is holding back fights for six months to stack the event.
  • Coverage notes the plan has been discussed in connection with America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but no official UFC announcement has detailed venue approvals or production specifics.
  • Reporters highlight feasibility questions since the UFC has 12 current champions and has never staged more than three title fights on a single card.