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UFC Fight on White House Lawn to Celebrate Trump’s Birthday

2/25/2026

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A UFC fight is scheduled for June 26 on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the birthday of U.S. President Donald Trump and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Trump proposed building a stadium for 100,000 spectators while planning and approval issues limit actual capacity.
The UFC parent company may spend up to $60 million on the event.

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A UFC fight is scheduled for June 26 on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate the birthday of U.S. President Donald Trump and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Trump proposed building a stadium for 100,000 spectators while planning and approval issues limit actual capacity.
The UFC parent company may spend up to $60 million on the event.