Dana White unveils 85K free tickets for UFC White House event, says only one thing can stop fight
UFC President Dana White announced plans for a historic outdoor event, UFC Freedom 250, to be held near the White House in celebration of President Donald Trump's birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversary. Approximately 85,000 free tickets will be available for fans to watch the fights on large screens at the Ellipse, with an additional 4,300-seat temporary arena for select guests, including military personnel. White stated that only lightning could halt the event, emphasizing that rain or snow would not stop the outdoor fight.
- ▪UFC President Dana White announced 85,000 free tickets for fans to watch UFC Freedom 250 on screens at the Ellipse near the White House.
- ▪A temporary 4,300-seat arena will be built for the event, with most tickets reserved for military personnel.
- ▪President Donald Trump is involved in the planning, aligning the event with his birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
- ▪Dana White said the only condition that would stop the fight is lightning, as rain or snow will not cancel the outdoor event.
- ▪Fans can register for free tickets to attend the public viewing area at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C.
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UFC Dana White unveils 85K free tickets for UFC White House event, says only one thing can stop fight The UFC president says fans can register for free tickets to watch fights on huge screens at the Ellipse By Max Bacall Fox News Published May 3, 2026 11:06am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dana White shares how to see UFC Freedom 250 in front of White House UFC president and CEO Dana White touts UFC Freedom 250 and how it came to fruition with President Donald Trump on 'My View with Lara Trump.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! UFC CEO Dana White revealed Saturday on "My View with Lara Trump" that he and President Donald Trump are gearing up to give away tens of thousands of tickets to the first-ever planned fight…
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