Trump says 4,500-seat arena will be built for UFC fight at White House
By Dominick Mastrangelo
Published on April 13, 2026.
President Trump has revealed plans for a UFC fight being held at the White House in June, with a 4,500-seat arena and a 100,000-strong crowd expected at the back of the arena. The event, "UFC Freedom 250," is set to be held in conjunction with President Trump's 80th birthday. The main event will feature lightweights Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje as the main event.
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