Overview

• Trump announced at Naval Station Norfolk that the UFC will stage an event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, which is his 80th birthday.
• The date revises an August outline from Dana White that pointed to July 4, 2026 during the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations.
• White told Sports Business Journal the promotion plans to spend roughly $700,000 to replace the lawn after the fights.
• TKO Group Holdings, the UFC’s parent company, has not issued an official comment on the planned event.
• Hosting a professional MMA bout at the presidential residence would be without recent precedent and highlights Trump’s long-standing ties to White and frequent attendance at UFC cards.