Here's what happens if it rains at UFC's White House Freedom 250 card
The UFC's Freedom 250 card is set to take place at the White House, but rain could affect the outdoor event. Organizers have a canopy and contingency plans to keep fights and the broadcast running in light or moderate rain, though lightning or severe weather would cause delays. An automatic 30‑minute pause would be triggered if lightning is detected within eight miles of the venue.
- ▪The Freedom 250 event is scheduled outdoors at the White House, raising concerns about potential rain on Sunday night.
- ▪A protective canopy will allow fights to continue in light or moderate rain, but lightning or extreme wind will pause the card.
- ▪Lightning within eight miles of the White House will trigger an automatic 30‑minute delay, according to reports.
- ▪UFC officials have contingency plans to continue broadcasting from a nearby location such as the South Lawn if a storm passes.
- ▪UFC CEO Dana White stated that the show will go on regardless of weather conditions.
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