UFC Freedom 250 arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for fights
A temporary UFC arena has been constructed on the South Lawn of the White House ahead of a June 14 event. The structure, which stands 90 feet tall, will host a 5,000-seat arena for UFC fights, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday. The event is part of the administration's celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding.
- ▪The UFC arena construction began on May 25, 2026.
- ▪President Trump has promised the event will be the biggest ever held at the White House.
- ▪An additional 75,000-100,000 spectators can watch the event on large screens set up away from the White House.
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