Conor McGregor Confirms UFC Return for 2026 White House Event Against Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor is confirmed to make his UFC return at a special event planned for the White House in 2026, coinciding with the United States' 250th anniversary celebration on July 4. UFC President Dana White has been in close communication with McGregor, who has re-entered the UFC drug-testing pool and expressed strong motivation to fight again, specifically targeting the White House card. McGregor has announced that his opponent for this high-profile comeback will be Michael Chandler, a rivalry reignited after a previously canceled fight. The UFC White House event will be a landmark occasion with the Octagon set up on the South Lawn and weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, with expectations of huge viewership due to a major media deal with Paramount. Despite some skepticism about relying heavily on McGregor given his recent limited activity and injuries, White remains confident that McGregor is committed and ready for this significant return. President Donald Trump, a friend of Dana White, has been supportive of the event idea, further highlighting the unique nature of this UFC card.