UFC White Home is one step nearer to actuality.
That’s a minimum of in accordance with President Donald Trump, who introduced the proposed occasion will happen June 14, 2026, forward of the USA of America’s 250th Independence Day festivities in July. June 14 additionally occurs to be the date of Trump’s eightieth birthday.
Trump made the announcement chatting with a gathering of navy personnel at Naval Station Norfolk in Virgina. Watch the clip beneath.
Whereas UFC CEO Dana White has beforehand talked about the occasion going down in June, that is the primary time a exact date has been advised. Ought to Trump’s assertion show to be correct, it might be a uncommon Sunday occasion for the UFC, which generally runs pay-per-views and Struggle Nights on Saturdays.
White has been hesitant to put out any concrete plans for UFC White Home, saying in interviews that there are nonetheless quite a few logistical issues to be labored out particularly with regard to safety. UFC stars together with Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have volunteered their companies for the occasion, however White has declined to verbally commit both fighter to the lineup.
Trump has been a longtime supporter of the UFC and has continuously been showcased at occasions, particularly throughout his second presidency. He introduced this previous July plans for a UFC White Home occasion, which White was fast to substantiate in subsequent interviews.
