The president has said he will host a UFC fight at the White House in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

In 2026, as part of festivities surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the White House will be home to a top-ranked UFC mixed martial arts fight, President Donald Trump said.

President Donald Trump has announced his plans for a UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250 years of American independence. While talking about the special events the country will hold in the year-long countdown to its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Trump told a crowd of Iowans Thursday night, “I even think we’re gonna have a UFC fight.”