Overview

• Dana White says the event is planned for June 2026 rather than July 4 after reviewing schedules with President Trump.
• White met the president at the White House to present renderings for an Octagon on the South Lawn, and Trump approved the concept.
• Live attendance on the lawn will be capped below 5,000, while a connected park is slated to host about 85,000 with big screens, a stage and concerts for a week-long festival.
• White highlights significant security and operations constraints, citing Secret Service protection, rooftop snipers and unique staging challenges.
• No fights are set; matchmaking will begin in February 2026, network carriage is reported to be on CBS, Conor McGregor is a leading candidate and Jon Jones faces “a billion to one” odds despite lobbying.