Overview
- Trump announced the date during a Navy 250 ceremony in Norfolk, setting the card for his 80th birthday on Flag Day.
- UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion will spend about $700,000 to replace the South Lawn grass after the event.
- Security requirements have cut expected on‑lawn attendance to under 5,000, with plans for weigh‑ins at the Lincoln Memorial and large watch areas on the Ellipse and National Mall.
- Fighter participation remains unsettled as Conor McGregor’s claim of being on the card conflicts with White’s statement that no bouts will be negotiated until February 2026.
- Broadcast and distribution details are still being worked out, with prior indications of potential CBS involvement as the UFC transitions to a new Paramount-era setup in early 2026.