What is UFC White House?
UFC White House — officially branded UFC Freedom Fights 250 — is the first MMA event scheduled to take place on the grounds of the White House. Announced as a joint project between UFC president Dana White and the Trump administration to mark America's 250th anniversary, the card uses a stripped 7-fight format that opens with featherweight contender Diego Lopes and closes with Ilia Topuria's first lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje.
Unlike a standard pay-per-view, there is no preliminary card. Every bout sits on a single broadcast window, with the first walkout shortly before 8:00 PM ET and the main event scheduled for roughly 11:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 14, 2026.
Why this card matters
- Historic venue. No major combat-sports promotion has ever staged a card on White House grounds. See venue history.
- Champion-level main event. Topuria–Gaethje stacks an undefeated champion against the division's most dangerous finisher. Full breakdown.
- Heavyweight co-main with title implications. Alex Pereira's heavyweight crossover against Ciryl Gane could decide the next contender — read the Pereira vs Gane analysis.
- Compressed format. A seven-fight slate compresses storyline density into roughly three hours. The full UFC White House schedule covers start times by time zone.
Quick predictions
The five-figure betting handle expected for this card already favors champions and heavy-handed strikers. Our model leans Topuria, Gane, O'Malley, Hokit, Ruffy, Nickal and Lopes — see the full UFC White House predictions for method and confidence ratings, and current odds movement.
The 7-fight main card at a glance
How to watch
UFC White House will be distributed as a PPV event on ESPN+ in the United States, with international broadcast handled by regional partners. See the how to watch UFC White House guide for price, start times by region, and legal streaming options.
FAQ snapshot
- When is UFC White House?
- Saturday, June 14, 2026. Main card 8:00 PM ET.
- Where is it held?
- White House South Lawn, Washington, D.C.
- Who fights in the main event?
- Ilia Topuria (17-0) defends the lightweight title vs Justin Gaethje (27-5).
- Are there prelims?
- No. Seven main-card fights only.
- How can I watch?
- PPV via ESPN+ in the U.S. See our guide.