President Donald Trump is moving forward with plans he has previously discussed to host a major Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House grounds, with a temporary arena set to be constructed on the South Lawn for a June 14 fight card.

The proposed setup includes a 4,500-seat venue, along with expanded viewing areas extending to the Ellipse, where large screens are expected to accommodate tens of thousands of spectators. Total attendance across the broader viewing footprint is estimated between 50,000 and 100,000 people.

The event, titled “UFC Freedom 250,” is being organized as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The date also coincides with Flag Day.

According to UFC leadership, the fight card will feature a lightweight main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Additional bouts are expected to include matchups involving Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane.

UFC President Dana White said more fights are still being finalized, including a heavyweight contest between Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit. He indicated the matchup was added following direct discussions with Trump, with coordination occurring on a compressed timeline.

The event is expected to involve extensive staging and broadcast infrastructure, transforming the White House grounds into a large-scale venue for both in-person spectators and a national television audience.

Officials have framed the event as part of the broader “Freedom 250” initiative, a series of celebrations leading up to the nation’s semiquincentennial.