UFC Freedom 250 faces potential weather delays at White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to take place at the White House on June 14, featuring two title fights. The National Weather Service forecasts high temperatures of 94 degrees Fahrenheit, with possible showers and thunderstorms expected between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. EDT. UFC chief content officer Craig Borsari indicated the event will likely continue in light rain, but high winds or lightning could cause delays. Over $60 million is reported to be the cost of organizing the event.
- •UFC Freedom 250 is on June 14 at the White House.
- •National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of precipitation.
- •Event will feature two title fights.
- •High winds and lightning could delay the fights.
- •UFC's expenses for this event exceed $60 million.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250: Showers, Heat And Possible Thunderstorm Forecast For White House Superfight
"UFC chief content officer Craig Borsari said ahead of the event that it would continue even if “light to maybe moderate rain” materialized.
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