It was confirmed 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 former President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday, per The Athletic 's Mark Puleo.

President Trump announced a UFC fight with up to 25,000 spectators will be held on the White House lawn next year as part of the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration.

Donald Trump wants there to be a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250 year anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence.