Overview

• President Trump unveiled the UFC proposal during a July 3 rally in Des Moines as a flagship event for America250 celebrations in July 2026.
• Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters the president was “dead serious” about staging a championship bout on the White House grounds.
• A UFC spokesperson confirmed that discussions are underway to organize a fight card capable of seating around 20,000 to 25,000 spectators.
• Organizers are still working out critical details such as the event date, fight format, permitting arrangements and security protocols.
• The plan would represent the first professional sports event on White House property and leverages Trump’s longstanding relationship with UFC CEO Dana White since the early 2000s.