Overview
- The plan calls for a 4,500-seat temporary arena on the White House South Lawn for the UFC Freedom 250 card on June 14.
- UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion will cover all costs and that no taxpayer money will fund the event.
- White says a custom outdoor structure is being built in Europe, will ship to Philadelphia, then truck to Washington for assembly next month.
- A seven-fight lineup is announced, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, with Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit added during UFC 327 in Miami.
- Broadcast partner and start time remain undecided as planning continues.