UFC Heads to the White House

The UFC is set to make history on June 14, with UFC Freedom 250, a special fight card scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

The event, organized by UFC CEO Dana White and supported by President Donald Trump as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, will feature seven fights, including a lightweight title unification bout between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje.

The event is significant because it marks the first time a UFC card will be held at the White House, turning one of the most recognizable locations in the United States into a venue for a major combat sports event.

UFC Freedom 250 is also being promoted as part of broader celebrations marking the country’s 250th year and is expected to attract global attention from both sports fans and political observers.

UFC Freedom 250 Start Time

UFC Freedom 250 will take place on Sunday, which coincides with Flag Day in the United States. The event also falls on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

The full fight card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

Where Will the Event Be Held?

The fights will be staged on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Construction of the event setup has reportedly been underway for months in preparation for the historic card.

Where Can Fans Watch?

According to event details released so far, the entire UFC Freedom 250 card will air live on Paramount+.

Additional broadcast details have not yet been officially announced.

Who Is Fighting in the Main Event?

The headline bout features a lightweight championship unification fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

Topuria enters the fight undefeated at 17-0 and currently holds the UFC lightweight title. The 29-year-old previously won the featherweight championship before moving up and capturing the lightweight belt with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira in 2025.

Gaethje, 37, is a former interim lightweight champion known for his aggressive fighting style and fan-friendly bouts. He enters the contest with a professional record of 27-5.

Betting markets currently list Topuria as a strong favorite.

Full UFC Freedom 250 Fight Card

Main Card (8 p.m. ET, Paramount+)

Other Key Fight to Watch

One of the most anticipated fights on the card is Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.

Pereira has already won UFC championships at middleweight and light heavyweight. A victory over Gane would make him the UFC’s first-ever champion in three different weight classes.