The UFC plans to host a struggle card on the White Home grounds, a spokesperson for the promotion confirmed to NBC Information on Friday. Additional particulars weren’t accessible, however President Donald Trump mentioned he would love it as a part of a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
“We’re going to have a UFC struggle on the grounds of the White Home,” Trump mentioned in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday. “We have now a number of land there.”
He mentioned he expects the cardboard to incorporate a title struggle in entrance of 20,000 to 25,000 folks.
“Each one in every of our nationwide parks, battlefields and historic websites are going to have particular occasions in honor of America 250. And I even suppose we’re going to have a UFC struggle,” Trump mentioned.
It is not clear how far alongside planning for the occasion is — or how particular it’s that it’ll occur — and the UFC spokesperson mentioned extra particulars can be launched “in due time.”
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor, who has not competed since July 2021, mentioned on social media he’s desirous about returning for the White Home occasion.
“I might be honoured,” he wrote. “Depend me in!”
Trump is shut pals with UFC President Dana White, who has appeared at rallies throughout each presidential bids. Instantly after profitable the 2024 election, Trump introduced White on stage to thank him for his efforts in serving to him get reelected.
Days after reclaiming the White Home final November, Trump — together with Elon Musk, Home Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Secretary of Well being and Human Providers Robert Kennedy Jr. — attended a pay-per-view card at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Trump has lengthy ties to fight sports activities. Relationship again to the Eighties, he hosted a number of marquee boxing matches at his lodges in Atlantic Metropolis and has typically been seen at UFC matches.
