Overview
- President Trump announced the White House card for June 14, 2026, a Sunday that is also his 80th birthday and part of America250 celebrations.
- UFC CEO Dana White said matchmaking will start in February 2026 and rejected claims that any fighters, including Conor McGregor, are already signed.
- The octagon is slated for the South Lawn, with the White House previously outlining weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fan activities across the National Mall.
- Secret Service constraints are expected to cap on‑site attendance at under 5,000, with organizers exploring larger off‑site viewing areas.
- White said the UFC will spend about $700,000 to replace damaged South Lawn grass, calling the South Lawn production the promotion’s most challenging to date.