UFC Confirms Event at the White House for 2026
The UFC’s dream of holding a live event at the White House on July 4, 2026, is a reality. This was confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White. In a video posted on social media, White announced that UFC executives “pulled it off” on Thursday, promising more details about the event in the coming weeks. The idea of a UFC event in the White House gardens was first mentioned by former President Donald Trump last month, as part of the country’s 250th-anniversary celebration.Trump, a known friend and fan of the UFC, has been key in the realization of this historic event. In the last month, White has largely avoided answering questions about potential fights for the proposed event. Several major names in the sport have publicly expressed their interest in participating.It was a great day. I’m about to take off from Washington, D.C. The event at the White House is confirmed. I’ll have more details in the coming weeks. We did it today.
Dana White, CEO of UFC
