White House Hosts UFC Freedom 250 Matches

Mixed martial arts takes center stage at the nation’s capital, with seven fights scheduled for the specially built octagon on the South Lawn.

Lights shine at the UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—America’s semiquincentennial birthday celebration kicked into gear June 14 with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Freedom 250 Fight hosting seven matches on the South Lawn of the White House.

To kick off proceedings, President Donald Trump and UFC President and CEO Dana White walked through the White House grounds past the new Presidential Walk of Fame before greeting the crowd from the Truman Balcony.