Overview

• Dana White said his team presented renderings at the White House and that Trump approved the concept, triggering detailed planning for a June 2026 South Lawn event.
• Live attendance on the lawn would be limited to fewer than 5,000, with plans to host up to roughly 85,000 fans in an adjacent park on large screens with concerts and fan activities.
• Washington, D.C.’s combat sports regulator said it has received no applications or contact regarding the event and has no established protocols for bouts on White House grounds.
• No fights are officially booked; White said he will begin building the card in February as stars including Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Kayla Harrison signal interest.
• Security and jurisdictional decisions remain unresolved, with the Secret Service central to on‑site protection and broadcast and other federal approvals still to be finalized.