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UFC event at White House approved for Trump’s birthday celebration

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

UFC event at White House approved for Trump’s birthday celebration

Summary

A federal judge has allowed the White House to host a UFC mixed martial arts event this weekend, coinciding with Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the United States’ 250th anniversary. The ruling by US district judge Amit Mehta permits the use of an arena constructed on the South Lawn specifically for this occasion. The event is set to take place on Sunday, marking a significant moment for both the president and the country’s anniversary festivities. Details regarding the format and participants of the UFC event remain pending as the preparations continue.

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Key Details

•Event scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026.
•Arena built on the South Lawn for the UFC event.
•Judge Amit Mehta ruled against blocking the event.
•Celebrates Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary.

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5:43 PMThe Guardian Sport — US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC birthday event

What they're saying

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Gaudy arena is already built on South Lawn to celebrate US president’s birthday and America’s 250th anniversary A federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary – on Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. US district judge Amit Mehta’s ruling allows organizers to use the White House lawn as the venue for Sunday’s planned UFC mixed martial arts event. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Associated Press

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