Dana White rejects hosting more UFC events at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Dana White has stated he will not host another UFC event at the White House after "UFC Freedom 250." The event, held in honor of Independence Day and Donald Trump's birthday, drew large crowds and received mixed reactions. Despite the success in merchandise and attendance, White cited costs as a reason for this decision. The event faced legal challenges prior to its occurrence, but these were dismissed by a judge. White expressed pride in the production but confirmed the event would remain a one-time spectacle.
- •Dana White says UFC Freedom 250 will not be repeated.
- •The event attracted around 200,000 attendees over two days.
- •The event honored the U.S. 250th anniversary and Trump's birthday.
- •Legal attempts to halt the event were rejected by a judge.
- •Criticism arose over remarks made during the event.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White ‘Can’t Afford’ Another White House UFC Event
"The recently held “UFC Freedom 250” bout on the South Lawn of the White House lived up to the hype The Dana White ‘Can’t Afford’ Another White House UFC Event first appeared on The Blast
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