Summary
- Location: South Lawn, White House
- July 4th, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (tentative)
- Available on Pay-Per-View
- Ilia Topuria versus Islam Makhachev (not yet confirmed)
- Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones (unofficial)
- Mark Zuckerberg vs. To Be Announced (Unconfirmed)
- Conor McGregor vs. To Be Announced (unconfirmed)
- Ticket Price: Not yet confirmed (potentially invite-only event).
The UFC is set to make a historic appearance at the White House to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, announced this exciting news on the Full Send Podcast, promising the baddest card of all time. President Donald Trump suggested the idea during a speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is expected to attract between 20,000 to 25,000 attendees on the White House lawn and will be hosted personally by Dana White. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed President Trump's intention, stating he was dead serious about hosting the UFC at the White House on July 4, 2026. She described the upcoming event as EPIC on X, a social media platform. Here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s UFC Fight at the White House.
UFC White House Event Date & Time
The date for the UFC Fight at the White House has been confirmed, at least by Donald Trump, who intends to schedule the event for July 4, 2026, which falls on a Saturday. The fight is expected to follow the usual timeline, beginning around 7:00 pm ET, and lasting approximately five to six hours, influenced by the length of the fights and any additional fanfare. It's going to be EPIC! Dana White recently confirmed on a podcast that the event will be a Pay-Per-View card. This means that viewers can watch by paying for access. There is speculation that Conor McGregor might be invited to make a comeback, as he headlined the UFC's highest-grossing Pay-Per-View event, with 2.4 million PPV buys, when he fought Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018.
UFC White House Card: Who Will Fight in the Event?
A typical UFC event lasts about five to six hours and features between 10 and 14 fights. With this in mind, the upcoming UFC event at the White House aims to include only the most deserving fighters. The event will encompass both preliminaries and the main event, with discussions around possibly having two headlining fights. Speculated matchups include Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev and Tom Aspinall, the current UFC heavyweight champion, vs. Jon Jones. While these details have yet to be confirmed, Dana White recently hinted on the Full Send Podcast that he is interested in creating the baddest card of all time, suggesting such an event is indeed in the works. Mark Zuckerberg has also expressed interest in making his UFC debut. Previously, he considered a match against his tech billionaire rival, Elon Musk, but decided against it after Musk continued to delay and make light of the proposal. Zuckerberg was set to fight in the UFC before, but an injury kept him from participating. More information about this event is expected to surface soon, and the anticipation is becoming a significant part of the excitement. There is a wealth of potential fighters beyond those already mentioned who could take part in the UFC White House event. A 4th of July announcement from President Trump about a UFC fight at the White House would be thrilling—sign me up! 🤩☘️ Michael Chandler could be one of the fighters, and there's speculation about a possible bout between Jorge Masvidal and Leon Edwards. With approximately 24 fighters expected to be invited, the event promises many opportunities. Sean Strickland, Colby Covington, and Paddy Pimblett are strong contenders to be part of this exciting lineup.
UFC Fight White House Tickets
Now that we've covered the basics, let's see if you can secure a spot for yourself. Typically, tickets for such events range from $700 to $4,000, especially for UFC events. However, an occasion like this would certainly command higher ticket prices. But it's not just about the money; getting into the White House requires social capital and possibly a favor. While Dana White has indicated that President Trump wants to make the White House more fun and American, this event will likely be an exclusive affair given the significance of the venue.
White House UFC Fight: What’s Next?
According to Dana White, both the White House and the UFC are currently working on the event's logistics. In the coming months, many of the questions raised here will be addressed through official channels. We will find out whether we can attend in person by purchasing tickets or if we will need to watch via pay-per-view.
FAQs
Yes, a UFC event is scheduled to take place at the White House on July 4, 2026. Although the date might change, it seems unlikely. Potential fighters expected to participate include Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev, Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones, Mark Zuckerberg, and Conor McGregor. It is not confirmed whether the general public will be able to purchase tickets. They might be auctioned off to the highest bidders or be accessible by invitation only.
