White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
The White House is constructing a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebration of American independence. The event, titled UFC Freedom 250, is scheduled for June 14 and will feature two championship title fights. This marks the first professional live sporting event to be held on the White House grounds.
- ▪Workers are assembling a UFC cage, which will include an octagon-shaped ring and temporary seating.
- ▪President Donald Trump has stated that this will be the biggest event the UFC has ever hosted.
- ▪The UFC plans to spend around $60 million on the project, with 4,300 attendees on-site and 85,000 tickets available for the public.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/white-house-erects-ufc-cage-001908945.html |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 00:19:08 +0000 |
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