White House to host UFC fight, Trump announces
Published: 7/4/2025

President Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC fight next year as part of celebrations for America's 250 years of independence. This "championship fight" with an anticipated audience of 20,000-25,000 will be one of several events planned by Trump and UFC president Dana White. Trump's long-standing connection to UFC dates back over 20 years, with plans to hold the event on the White House grounds.