Dana White provides first look at renderings for UFC White House event. UFC CEO, Dana White has offered the first official glimpse of the UFC White House event, revealing digital renderings and layout plans during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Bier.
UFC president Dana White has given fans their first glimpse of what the historic UFC White House card could look like. In a new reveal, White shared concept renderings showing how the Octagon and fan areas might be set up on the White House lawn for historical event The one-of-a-kind show is tentatively scheduled for June 2026 and will see the Octagon set up directly on the South Lawn of the White House, something that has never been attempted before in the promotion’s history.
The renderings show the UFC Octagon positioned with the White House itself as a dramatic backdrop. A custom arch and lighting grid will frame the cage, giving the fight card a look that White described as “one-of-one” for fans and fighters alike. Seating on the South Lawn is expected to be capped at under 5,000 people because of strict security and logistical limits.
“I love one-of-one type events like we did at Sphere last year for [Noche UFC],” White said. “This is a one-of-one incredible opportunity — not only for the fans [and] for the sport, but for the fighters. “For the fighters to be able to be a part of something like this, it’s incredible. And for the fans, I mean, come to Washington, D.C., all week, and go to these historic places and be able to enjoy UFC, all of the history D.C. has. It’s a one-of-one experience.”
While the venue renderings have been revealed, fight matchups have not yet been confirmed. White said matchmaking will be announced closer to the date, along with details on ticketing and the viewing area at The Ellipse. The UFC White House card represents an unprecedented blend of combat sports and U.S. political symbolism, turning one of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks into a backdrop for live MMA. If successful, it could become one of the most visually striking events in UFC history.
While the renderings are only early concept images, they’ve already ignited huge excitement among fans and fighters. If the UFC can bring this ambitious vision to life, the White House event could become one of the most iconic nights in the promotion’s history, blending sport, spectacle, and American history in a way people have never seen before.
