UFC White House Event Detailed Further by White: Insights Revealed
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make history by hosting a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday [1][2][3].
UFC President and CEO Dana White is currently part of the preparation work being done for the event, coordinating with President Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump on final details [1][2][3]. No specific information about the fights or participants in the event has been provided, except for Conor McGregor and the now-retired Jon Jones, who have expressed interest in participating [1][2].
However, White has expressed reservations about involving Jon Jones due to his legal issues and unreliability [4]. The event will be live on CBS, with select marquee fights simulcast on the network [1]. Starting in 2026, all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights will stream live on Paramount+ [5].
The UFC has signed a seven-year, USD $7.7 billion media rights agreement with Paramount+ [6]. Regarding betting odds, there are currently no publicly available odds or sportsbooks releasing lines for the White House UFC event as of August 2025, likely because fighters and matches have not been finalized [1][2].
This event marks a significant departure from the UFC's Pay-Per-View model, as the premium events will now be made available at no additional cost to the U.S. subscriber base on Paramount+ [5]. The plans and renderings for the event will be discussed with President Trump [1][2].
Nothing of this kind (an event at the White House) has ever been done before, making it a highly anticipated event in the MMA world. Further updates on fighters and betting odds will likely be released closer to the event date.
[1] ESPN.com [2] MMAJunkie.com [3] Yahoo Sports [4] BloodyElbow.com [5] Forbes.com [6] Variety.com
