President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to host a UFC fight on White House grounds as he kicked off a series of events meant to mark America’s 250th anniversary next year.

Trump said he wants the card to be held in front of more than 20,000 people as part of a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.

President Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was “dead serious” about those plans.

President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

President Donald Trump answers questions during a press conference in the briefing room at the White House on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Credit - Joe Raedle—Getty Images ...

Nation World Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was “dead serious” about those plans.

Nation World Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was “dead serious” about those plans.