UFC Freedom 250 set for June 14 at the White House
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House. The event features a headliner title-unification bout between lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje. The co-main event will showcase an interim heavyweight title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira. Fight week includes a media day on June 10, a public press conference at the Lincoln Memorial on June 12, and ceremonial weigh-ins on June 13 at The Ellipse. The event will host a fan fest featuring UFC athletes and appearances leading up to fight night.
- •Headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje on June 14
- •Co-main event features Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira
- •Media day scheduled for June 10 at host hotel
- •Public press conference at Lincoln Memorial on June 12
- •Fan fest occurs before fight night on June 13-14
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250: Fight Week Schedule For White House Event
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — When is UFC White House? Time, date and how to watch UFC Freedom 250
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 schedule: Everything to know about White House fight week
"UFC Freedom 250, which will be held at the White House June 14, features seven bouts that include Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the main event.
"The UFC is taking over the South Lawn of the White House for a historic night of fights. Here's what's happening in the week leading up to it.
"Everything fight fans need to know about the events taking place during UFC Freedom 250 fight week in Washington D.C.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:14 PMUFC Freedom 250: Fight Week Schedule For White House Event
Everything fight fans need to know about the events taking place during UFC Freedom 250 fight week in Washington D.C.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:21 PMWhen is UFC White House? Time, date and how to watch UFC Freedom 250
UFC Freedom 250, which will be held at the White House June 14, features seven bouts that include Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the main event.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:01 PMUFC Freedom 250 schedule: Everything to know about White House fight week
The UFC is taking over the South Lawn of the White House for a historic night of fights. Here's what's happening in the week leading up to it.
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