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UFC Finalizes White House Event Plan, Matchmaking to Start After Jan. 24

Dana White sets matchmaking to begin after Jan. 24, with attendance capped at 5,000 on the lawn plus 85,000 in the Ellipse viewing area.

Overview

  • White says logistics are complete for the June 14 card, with no general public ticket sales and a large off-site fan zone featuring big screens, a stage, and music.
  • The UFC will begin building the lineup the week after UFC 324 as its new Paramount+ era launches, with select events also airing on CBS.
  • Organizers plan a week of fan activities in Washington, D.C., and say fighters will make walkouts from the Oval Office to the octagon.
  • President Donald Trump has floated as many as nine title fights and Jon Anik mentioned six to seven, but Chael Sonnen and Kamaru Usman argue such stacking could drain future cards and tire viewers.
  • No bouts are announced, though star names continue to posture for spots, including Conor McGregor teasing an MMA bout with Floyd Mayweather that remains unconfirmed.