The president has said he will host a UFC fight at the White House in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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 White House will host a UFC bout next year as part of events to mark 250 years of American independence, US President Donald Trump has announced. The event will be a "championship fight" with an audience of 20,000-25,000, Trump told a crowd in Iowa on Thursday.