Dana White rules out Mount Rushmore for upcoming UFC event location

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Dana White rules out Mount Rushmore for upcoming UFC event location
Summary

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the organization's next major event will not be held at Mount Rushmore. The announcement follows recent speculation regarding potential venues for an upcoming project described by the promotion as an impossible event. Previous high-profile UFC events have been staged at the Sphere in Las Vegas and the White House in Washington DC. Craig Borsari recently visited a potential site to evaluate logistical requirements for the proposed event. White stated that he is currently reviewing information from that scouting trip. An official announcement regarding the finalized location is expected within the next two weeks.

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  • Dana White confirmed Mount Rushmore is not the chosen venue for the next special UFC event.
  • Craig Borsari recently completed a four-day site visit to evaluate the selected location.
  • The UFC is expected to announce the event details within the next two weeks.
  • The promotion previously held events at the Sphere and the White House.
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  • 7:02 PMYahoo SportsDana White rules out rumored location for UFC's next 'impossible event'
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Dana White says he's getting closer to finalizing another mind-blowing UFC event location – but it won't be Mt. Rushmore.

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