UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway for a UFC arena on the White House lawn to celebrate Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. The mixed martial arts event is scheduled for June 14, featuring two title fights. Trump has expressed enthusiasm for the event, which he originally envisioned as a larger gathering.
- ▪The UFC event will take place on June 14 to commemorate both Trump's birthday and the US's anniversary.
- ▪The arena will have a capacity of 5,000 seats and will include a stage with large screens.
- ▪Trump has been a long-time fan of mixed martial arts and is friends with UFC president Dana White.
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The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June 14 to mark the US’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APView image in fullscreenThe UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June 14 to mark the US’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/APWest CoastUFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthdayThe venue is expected to host a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June to also mark the US’s 250th anniversary Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Cecilia NowellTue 26 May 2026 19.13 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 19.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleConstruction is under way on the White House lawn for an Ultimate Fighting Championship…
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