It was confirmed on Friday that plans are in motion for a UFC fight to take place at the White House as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebration in 2026. The news follows former President Donald Trump’s public announcement of the idea during a speech in Iowa on Thursday, per The Athletic 's Mark Puleo.

The president announced plans to bring the octagon right to the White House in celebration of the country's 250th anniversary.

Yes, Donald Trump really announced that he wants to host a UFC fight in 2026 at the White House, to honor the 250th year of the United States. We don't know too much beyond that, but we know he and UFC CEO/president Dana White have been friends for a long time.