It was confirmed 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 former President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday, per The Athletic 's Mark Puleo.

UFC and President Donald Trump are on the same page for a fight card on White House grounds. On Friday, the mixed martial arts organization confirmed to NBC's Greg Rosenstein its plans to host an event at the White House.

The president announced plans to bring the octagon right to the White House in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary.