Dana White Confirms 2026 White House UFC Event

On CBS’ 60 Minutes, UFC CEO Dana White rejected the idea of "toxic masculinity," calling it false and describing the UFC as "definitely unapologetically masculine" as it grows among 18–34-year-old men worldwide. He defended free speech and opposed cancel culture, saying people make mistakes but shouldn’t have their lives destroyed, and said he respects all presidents despite his support for Donald Trump, recounting a cordial exchange with Barack Obama at Trump’s inauguration. White confirmed plans with Trump for a UFC event on the White House grounds in 2026 to mark America’s 250th, describing a festival-style "Washington, D.C. takeover" including weigh-ins, fan events and concerts. He said the White House card will host about 5,000 on the South Lawn with roughly 80,000 attending a nearby watch party, and that promotion of the lineup will begin around February 2026. Fighters including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have sought spots on the historic card, though White called Jones unreliable.