However, considering the relationship between Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, the promotion may make an exception to pull off the event. If it goes forward, PFL hopes to be a part of the action too.

Trump said he wants the card to be held in front of more than 20,000 people as part of a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

President Donald Trump reveals plans for a UFC championship fight at the White House during America's 250th birthday, continuing his close relationship with Dana White.

Trump said this week that the UFC event during the White House's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday will be part of a broader package of events. But he emphasized it as a highlight.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to host a UFC fight on White House grounds as he kicked off a series of events meant to mark America’s 250th anniversary next year.

In the past, the UFC has held multiple events in Washington, D.C., at the Capitol One Arena. Trump, of course, is close to White, who was a vocal and early supporter.

During a recent rally in Iowa, United States President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC fight to take place outside the White House as part of the 2026 July 4 celebrations.

Mr. Trump described it as a "championship fight, full fight" with 20,000 or 25,000 spectators — a tall order for the White House grounds, though Mr. Trump said, "we have a lot of land there." ...

Trump floated the idea of having a UFC event next July 4 during a Thursday speech in Iowa, where he talked about the plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. "We're going to have a UFC fight.