UFC to Host First-Ever White House Fight on July 4
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UFC CEO Dana White announced that the UFC will host its first-ever fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday, with plans to finalize details with President Trump and Ivanka Trump. The event will be part of a broader shift in UFC broadcasting, including a new seven-year streaming deal with Paramount+.
- Dana White says UFC will host first-ever White House fight on July 4: "It is definitely going to happen" CBS News
- White: UFC fight at White House 'going to happen' ESPN
- How the UFC landed a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount after a whirlwind 48 hours, according to TKO execs Yahoo Sports
- Paramount, ESPN deals with UFC, WWE bring out steel chairs in sports streaming cage match - The Athletic The New York Times
- White House Cage Fight Is ‘Going to Happen,’ Says UFC Boss The Wall Street Journal
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