The First UFC Tournament at the White House Scheduled for July 4, 2026

The UFC mixed martial arts tournament will be held for the first time at the White House on July 4, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States. This was announced by the organization’s president, Dana White, during an appearance on CBS Mornings.

“This is definitely going to happen,” White stated, adding that he has already discussed the event with President Donald Trump and plans to meet with him and Ivanka Trump at the end of the month to finalize details and review venue visualizations.

According to a source familiar with the preparations, the White House administration is confident that the event will take place. The lineup of participants has not yet been announced. This will be the first professional mixed martial arts show ever held at the residence of the President of the United States.