Dwayne Johnson and other celebs skip UFC Freedom 250 at White House
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:34 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler, Jared Leto, and Mario Lopez have reportedly declined invitations to the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 at the White House. The event will feature seven fights, although the specific reasons for the celebrities' absence remain unclear. Tickets for the event are scarce, with about 4,300 available in a temporary arena. The UFC's CEO Dana White noted that 1,000 tickets were allocated to President Donald Trump, while he holds another 200. The event has drawn mixed reactions, with the potential for significant media attendance but a noticeable lack of high-profile celebrity interest.
- •UFC Freedom 250 takes place on June 14 at the White House.
- •Dwayne Johnson and others have opted not to attend.
- •The event will include seven fights.
- •About 4,300 tickets are available, mostly spoken for.
- •Significant media presence anticipated despite celebrity no-shows.
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Here are all the celebrities who rejected invite to UFC White House card
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White reportedly snubbed by The Rock and Adam Sandler after UFC White House invites
- 10:37 AMBuzzfeed — The UFC Invited 7 Major Celebrities To The White House Fight, And These 4 Already Said No - BuzzFeed
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Celebs taking a pass on UFC Freedom 250 event at White House
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Celebs taking a pass on UFC Freedom 250 event at White House, per report
"Several high-profile figures have reportedly turned down invitations to attend UFC 250: Freedom at the White House. The event is set for next Sunday, June 14, and is expected to draw a host of top fighters to Washington D.
"Dwayne Johnson is among the celebrities who have reportedly declined invitations to attend the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14.
"Dwayne Johnson is among the celebrities who have reportedly declined invitations to attend the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:34 PMHere are all the celebrities who rejected invite to UFC White House card
The list of A-listers turning down the chance to attend the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House keeps growing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:34 PMDana White reportedly snubbed by The Rock and Adam Sandler after UFC White House invites
Several high-profile figures have reportedly turned down invitations to attend UFC 250: Freedom at the White House. The event is set for next Sunday, June 14, and is expected to draw a host of top fighters to Washington D.
- BuzzfeedJun 6, 2026, 10:37 AMThe UFC Invited 7 Major Celebrities To The White House Fight, And These 4 Already Said No - BuzzFeed
A Freedom 250 concert repeat?
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:45 AMReport: Celebs taking a pass on UFC Freedom 250 event at White House
Dwayne Johnson is among the celebrities who have reportedly declined invitations to attend the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:46 PMCelebs taking a pass on UFC Freedom 250 event at White House, per report
Dwayne Johnson is among the celebrities who have reportedly declined invitations to attend the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14.
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