President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White are taking their bromance (and business ventures together) to new levels

UFC President Dana White endorsed the idea enthusiastically and superstar Conor McGregor expressed interest in participating.

Donald Trump looks set to hold a UFC event at the White House in 2026, in part thanks to the U.S. President's relationship with the organization and Dana White

A UFC spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic 's Mark Puleo on Friday that plans are in motion for a UFC fight to take place at the White House as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The news follows President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday.

PFL chairman and founder Donn Davis tagged Trump in a message on X (formerly Twitter), offering a stacked lineup of seven fights that would take place prior to UFC event. The proposed fight card includes the biggest names in the promotion including Francis Ngannou, Cris Cyborg, Dakota Ditcheva and Usman Nurmagomedov.

Donald Trump revealed his plan to honor America's 250th birthday next year with a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House, and he's so serious. Related: "It Should Be ILLEGAL": American Politics Is Down The Toilet, So Here Are The Best Tweets Calling It Out This Week

The president has said he will host a UFC fight at the White House in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Many UFC fighters openly support Donald Trump and align with his views. Recently, Trump announced plans with Dana White to host a UFC-style event at the White House, making headlines across political and fight circles.

President Donald Trump said he’s thinking of staging a UFC match on the White House grounds with upwards 20,000 spectators to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

President Donald Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC event in 2026, in honor of America’s 250th birthday.