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UFC Event on White House Lawn Confirmed as Jones and McGregor Line Up

To commemorate America250, White House–UFC teams are securing Secret Service approvals, National Park Service cooperation, drug-testing protocols, seating plans for a 25,000-capacity event.

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Overview

  • The White House UFC event has been officially confirmed for mid-2026 as part of America250, with Dana White spearheading production planning.
  • Organizers are working with the Secret Service and National Park Service to handle security clearances, venue approvals and background checks for up to 25,000 spectators.
  • Dana White has detailed camera plans that will frame the Octagon with the White House on one side and the Washington Monument on the other.
  • Jon Jones has re-entered the UFC’s anti-doping testing pool and announced via social media that he called UFC headquarters to express interest following the Fourth of July announcement.
  • Conor McGregor has publicly signaled his intent to fight on the White House card, and White has identified an Aspinall vs. Jones matchup as his dream main event.