Overview

• The White House previously said the festivities will feature fireworks and light shows, weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, and fan activities across the National Mall.
• UFC CEO Dana White said no bouts have been negotiated yet and that work now centers on how to stage the event on the South Lawn.
• White said the UFC expects to spend about $700,000 to replace the South Lawn grass after the event.
• Fighters have been lobbying to participate, with Conor McGregor claiming he will compete, a claim White has not confirmed.
• The target shifted from an initial July 4 plan to June, and UFC’s U.S. rights move to Paramount in January 2026, with broadcast specifics for this event not yet announced.