Construction progresses on UFC Freedom 250 venue at the White House
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Construction on the UFC Freedom 250 venue on the South Lawn of the White House is well underway, with a fabric roof featuring an American flag design being installed. The venue will accommodate approximately 4,500 spectators, including 1,000 seats reserved for military personnel. The event is scheduled for June 14, coinciding with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. UFC Freedom 250 features a seven-fight card, headlined by a lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. A Fan Fest will take place at nearby The Ellipse Park from June 12-13, with a performance by Zac Brown Band.
- •Construction on UFC Freedom 250 venue is progressing rapidly.
- •The event will take place on June 14, 2026.
- •A truncated seven-fight card highlights the event.
- •The co-main event features Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
- •Fans can attend a free viewing at The Ellipse Park with large screens.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250: Massive octagon-shaped cage takes over White House lawn
- 4:14 PMCBS Sports — UFC White House set: Construction underway on South Lawn, renderings of Octagon for Freedom 250
"UFC Freedom 250 will be held on the South Lawn. It will feature a large octagon-shaped cage with the White House in the background.
"The venue for UFC Freedom 250 is rapidly developing at the White House
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:50 PMUFC Freedom 250: Massive octagon-shaped cage takes over White House lawn
UFC Freedom 250 will be held on the South Lawn. It will feature a large octagon-shaped cage with the White House in the background.
- CBS SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:14 PMUFC White House set: Construction underway on South Lawn, renderings of Octagon for Freedom 250
The venue for UFC Freedom 250 is rapidly developing at the White House
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