A UFC spokesperson confirmed to The Athletic 's Mark Puleo on Friday that plans are in motion for a UFC fight to take place at the White House as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The news follows President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday.

The president told his supporters that he plans to have a mixed martial arts fight on the White House grounds as part of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

When the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday in July 2026, President Trump announced some significant plans related to UFC.