Overview

• Trump said the Ultimate Fighting Championship will stage a mixed-martial-arts card on the White House lawn on June 14, 2026, his 80th birthday.
• He had previously linked the idea to the United States’ 250th Independence Day on July 4, 2026, but offered no explanation for the date change.
• The White House circulated renderings showing a UFC-style octagon on the lawn with spectator stands and large lighting rigs.
• UFC president Dana White said the promotion expects thousands of spectators and will pay about $700,000 to restore the lawn after the event.
• Plans include a fighters’ weigh-in on the Lincoln Memorial steps, though formal approvals, site logistics, and security arrangements have not been detailed.