Trump Announces Plans for UFC Fight at White House – National Today

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Former president says 4,500-seat arena will be built for the event.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:14pm
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Former President Donald Trump has revealed plans for the UFC to host a major fight event on the grounds of the White House. Trump claims the fight will be one of the biggest events ever held at the presidential residence, with a 4,500-seat arena being constructed specifically for the occasion.
The announcement of a high-profile UFC fight at the White House is an unusual and politically-charged event, raising questions about the appropriate use of the presidential grounds and the continued involvement of former officials in major sporting events.
According to Trump, the UFC fight will take place on the White House lawn, with a temporary 4,500-seat arena being built for the occasion. The former president stated that he has ‘never had an event that has had more interest’ than this upcoming UFC fight.
The former President of the United States who is overseeing the plans for the UFC fight at the White House.
The mixed martial arts promotion company that is organizing the fight event to be held at the White House.
“I’ve been involved in a lot of big events, I have never had an event that has had more interest than the UFC fight we have right at the front door.”
— Donald Trump, Former President
The plan for a UFC fight at the White House raises concerns about the appropriate use of the presidential grounds and the continued involvement of former officials in major sporting events, blurring the lines between politics and entertainment.
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