Plans for the UFC White House event next summer are still under discussion, but excitement is already building. U.S. President Donald Trump will not be the only major political name involved in the festivities.
World leaders expected at exclusive pre-fight dinner
According to a new report from Variety, which outlines David Ellison’s first moves at Paramount, Trump and UFC CEO Dana White plan to host a private pre-fight dinner. The event will take place shortly before the UFC card and aims to bring together political and sporting figures from around the globe.
The report suggests that dignitaries from several countries will attend the dinner before heading to the Octagon, where the main fights will unfold. Trump and White will reportedly take a leading role in presenting the televised spectacle.
A birthday celebration with a global audience
The UFC event is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026 — the same day as Trump’s 80th birthday. The date could still change, but organizers hope to combine the milestone celebration with an unprecedented sporting occasion.
UFC on the White House lawn to mark U.S. anniversary
The fight night will form part of a wider celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Trump first revealed plans for the card during his July 4th speech, while the UFC later confirmed the project. White has called the idea one of the most ambitious in the organization’s history and promised appearances by some of the sport’s biggest stars.
Major fighters eager to join historic card
Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have already expressed interest in headlining the White House event. Their participation would add star power to what many see as a landmark moment in UFC history.
Broadcast and attendance plans still developing
The UFC expects only a limited in-person audience for the event on the White House lawn. The broadcast is expected to air on CBS as part of the new partnership between UFC and Paramount, which begins in 2026. Organizers are still finalizing the full schedule and list of attendees, but anticipation for this unique mix of politics, sport, and spectacle is already running high.
