U.S. Troops Invited To White House UFC Fight—If They Look Good Enough
The White House is set to host 'UFC Freedom 250' on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday. Over 1,200 active military members have been invited, but they must meet specific height and weight requirements to attend. The event will feature a purpose-built arena and high-profile UFC matches.
- ▪More than 1,200 active military members will receive invitations to the event, but they must meet a waist-to-height ratio requirement.
- ▪Attendees are responsible for their own travel to Washington D.C., and preference will be given to junior enlisted and junior officers who are fans of UFC.
- ▪The event will be the first-ever sporting event held on the White House grounds, featuring notable UFC matches.
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BreakingBusinessU.S. Troops Invited To White House UFC Fight—If They Look Good EnoughByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 03:54pm EDTToplineThe South Lawn of the White House is two weeks away from hosting "UFC Freedom 250” that falls on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, and the invite list includes more than 1,000 active military members—but an internal memo shows soldiers must meet height and weight requirements to get a ticket.
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