A much-hyped cage match is on track to take place at the White House in June 2026, with fireworks and light shows, fighter weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fan activities spread across the National Mall.
A White House spokesperson confirmed the news to The Hill on Friday, following an initial report from The Wall Street Journal, but did not provide additional details.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)’s octagon cage will be erected on the White House south lawn to host the match, which President Trump first teased in July.
UFC CEO Dana White, a longtime friend of Trump and campaign booster, signaled last week that plans were advancing after he met with the president at the White House.
“The White House fight is on,” White said in an Instagram live video on Aug. 28. “We got it done today.”
According to the Journal’s report, the mixed martial arts battle will be “watched by thousands of spectators,” with giant screens projecting the event just south of the White House grounds at The Ellipse.
The Journal reported that the president’s daughter and former White House adviser Ivanka Trump has been involved in the planning.
“This will be one of the greatest and most historic sports events in history, and President Trump hosting it at the White House is a testament to his vision to celebrate America’s monumental 250th anniversary,” Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung told the outlet.
