Dana White Confirms UFC White House Event Date Unchanged

UFC president dismisses rumors of postponement for the historic fight card at the White House.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the date for the highly anticipated UFC White House event remains unchanged. The event, which is set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House, was initially expected to be held on June 14, which is President Donald Trump's birthday. However, recent reports had surfaced suggesting the date might be postponed to June 26. White has now refuted those rumors, assuring fans that the event will indeed take place on June 14 as originally planned.

Why it matters

The UFC White House event is a groundbreaking and historic occasion, as it marks the first time a major professional sports league will hold an event on the grounds of the White House. The event is expected to feature several high-profile title fights and has generated significant interest from UFC fans and the broader public.

The details

According to White, the UFC White House event will have a budget of over $20 million, which he described as "ashtray money" compared to the cost of staging the event at the White House. The card is expected to feature four to five title fights, and many UFC stars have been campaigning for a spot on the historic card since it was first announced.

  • The UFC White House event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, which is President Donald Trump's birthday.
  • The event was initially expected to be held on June 14, but recent reports had suggested a potential postponement to June 26.

The players

Dana White

The president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world.

Donald Trump

The 45th and current President of the United States, whose birthday is on June 14.

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What they’re saying

“Media is so full of s—t. White House fight. Date is the same, Sunday, June 14.”

— Dana White, UFC President (Instagram Stories)

What’s next

The UFC will continue to finalize the details and fight card for the historic UFC White House event, which is set to take place on June 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The confirmation from Dana White that the UFC White House event will take place as originally scheduled on June 14 puts to rest any rumors of a postponement, and underscores the significance and uniqueness of this groundbreaking sports event being held at the White House.