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.

UFC President Dana White is planning a historic full fight card on the White House South Lawn, vowing to make it the biggest event in UFC history.

The president told his supporters that he plans to have a mixed martial arts fight on the White House grounds as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC bout at the White House in 2026 to commemorate 250 years of American independence.

President announces ambitious plans for 2026 celebration, including a 20,000-plus spectator fight, with Press Secretary confirming his "dead serious" intent. President Donald Trump said Thursday during his speech at the Iowa State Fairgrounds that the White House is hoping to host a UFC event next year as part of America’s 250th birthday

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

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President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White are taking their bromance, and business ventures together, to the next level. When not defending his “ big, beautiful bill ,” not only is Trump the biggest co-sign the UFC could ever have hoped for, but their “businesses” could overlap more in 2026.