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UFC White House Event Sets Paramount+ Streaming and No Public Tickets as Title-Fight Boasts Face Pushback

TKO frames the no‑ticket, streaming-only setup as a brand play constrained by security.

Overview

  • UFC CEO Dana White said the June 14, 2026 White House card will stream on Paramount+ and is not planned as a CBS broadcast or traditional pay‑per‑view, though prelims could air on CBS.
  • TKO president Mark Shapiro confirmed there will be no public ticket sales and described significant logistics, including building a temporary arena and replacing soil and sod after the event.
  • White reiterated that matchmaking will not begin until February 2026 and that no bouts are official despite President Trump’s claim of “eight or nine” championship fights.
  • Joe Rogan questioned the feasibility of staging multiple title bouts outdoors at the White House, raising security and weather concerns, while insisting it would be a “travesty” to leave Jon Jones off the card.
  • BetOnline posted markets projecting far fewer championships than Trump suggested, setting an over/under of 3.5 title fights and offering props on potential participants and the main-event weight class.