Trump Announces June 14, 2026 White House UFC Event

President Donald Trump announced a historic UFC event will be held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026, a date that coincides with his 80th birthday. Plans call for an Octagon on the South Lawn, fighter entrances from the Oval Office, weigh‑ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fan activities across the National Mall. UFC president Dana White said the production is being planned, that formal fight negotiations will not begin until February and that no bouts are finalized. Conor McGregor has publicly claimed he is signed and is pursuing a return, but the UFC says talks with fighters are not completed and notes McGregor has been inactive since 2021 amid legal and injury issues. The UFC says it will spend roughly $700,000 to replace the South Lawn grass after the event and expects under‑5,000 in‑seat spectators with much larger public viewing areas available. Separately, UFC 320 in Las Vegas delivered a strong five‑fight pay‑per‑view card highlighted by Alex Pereira reclaiming the light‑heavyweight title and Merab Dvalishvili defending his belt.