What was the name of the UFC event held on the White House South Lawn for America250?

The UFC event held on the White House South Lawn for America250 was UFC Freedom 250.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship staged the mixed martial arts event on June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Its name referred to the United States’ 250th anniversary, which was celebrated on July 4 of the same year.

A temporary arena with seating for roughly 5,000 people was erected for the event. The event was also known as UFC White House before the formal UFC Freedom 250 name was announced. The venue made it historically notable because it was described as the first professional sporting event held on White House grounds.

The event date was not the anniversary itself. It took place on June 14, which is Flag Day and was also President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday in 2026. This distinction helps separate the UFC event from the main July 4 America250 observances.