UFC White House FAQ: Everything Fans Are Asking
A comprehensive UFC White House FAQ — every common question about the June 14, 2026 event answered in one place. Use the table of contents to jump, or scroll the full list below.
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- When is UFC White House?
- Where is UFC White House held?
- What is the official event name?
- Who fights in the main event?
- Are there preliminary fights?
- What is the full fight card?
- How much does the PPV cost?
- How can I watch UFC White House?
- Will the event be on regular ESPN?
- Can I attend in person?
- Why is UFC holding an event at the White House?
- Who is favored in the main event?
- Who is favored in the co-main?
- Has there ever been a UFC card without prelims before?
- Is there a title fight on the card?
- Does Pereira vs Gane have title implications?
- What weight classes are represented?
- When do walkouts start for each fight?
- What time is UFC White House in the UK?
- What time is UFC White House in Australia?
- How many rounds is the main event?
- What is the over/under for total fight time?
- Can I bet on UFC White House?
- Will there be refunds if a fight is canceled?
- Will Conor McGregor be on the card?
- Will Jon Jones be on the card?
- Where can I find UFC White House predictions?
When is UFC White House?
Saturday, June 14, 2026. The main card begins at 8:00 PM ET. The main event (Topuria vs Gaethje) is expected at approximately 11:00 PM ET.
Where is UFC White House held?
The White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C. A temporary octagon will be built between the South Portico and the Ellipse.
What is the official event name?
UFC White House — officially branded UFC Freedom Fights 250 as part of the U.S. semiquincentennial commemoration.
Who fights in the main event?
Ilia Topuria (17-0) defends the lightweight title against Justin Gaethje (27-5) in a five-round championship fight.
Are there preliminary fights?
No. UFC White House is a seven-fight main card only — the first UFC PPV without prelims since UFC 1 in 1993.
What is the full fight card?
Topuria–Gaethje, Pereira–Gane, O'Malley–Zahabi, Lewis–Hokit, Ruffy–Chandler, Nickal–Daukaus, Lopes–Garcia. See our full fight card page.
How much does the PPV cost?
Expected price is $79.99 in the U.S. via ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription ($10.99/mo) is required to purchase.
How can I watch UFC White House?
U.S.: ESPN+ PPV. UK: TNT Sports Box Office. Canada: TSN+ / UFC Fight Pass PPV. Australia: Main Event on Foxtel/Kayo. Rest of world: UFC Fight Pass.
Will the event be on regular ESPN?
No. UFC White House is an ESPN+ exclusive PPV in the United States.
Can I attend in person?
Capacity is approximately 5,000 invited guests. The event is not open to the general public — no commercial ticket sale.
Why is UFC holding an event at the White House?
It is the centerpiece of America's 250th-anniversary celebrations, announced jointly by Dana White and President Trump in 2025.
Who is favored in the main event?
Ilia Topuria is the moneyline favorite at approximately -185. Justin Gaethje is +155.
Who is favored in the co-main?
Ciryl Gane is the slight favorite at -140; Alex Pereira is +120.
Has there ever been a UFC card without prelims before?
Not since the very first event, UFC 1 in 1993, which featured an eight-man single-night tournament. The seven-fight format here is unprecedented in modern UFC history.
Is there a title fight on the card?
Yes — the lightweight title, Topuria vs Gaethje.
Does Pereira vs Gane have title implications?
Yes. The winner is expected to be next in line for the heavyweight title shot.
What weight classes are represented?
Featherweight, bantamweight, lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight — five divisions across seven fights.
When do walkouts start for each fight?
Approximate ET times: 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 PM. See our schedule page for time zones.
What time is UFC White House in the UK?
Main card starts 1:00 AM Sunday BST. Main event approximately 4:00 AM BST.
What time is UFC White House in Australia?
Main card starts 10:00 AM Sunday AEST. Main event approximately 1:00 PM AEST.
How many rounds is the main event?
Five rounds of five minutes — the standard UFC championship distance.
What is the over/under for total fight time?
The full card runtime over/under sits at roughly 2 hours 50 minutes of fight time, reflecting the heavy finishing equity across the card.
Can I bet on UFC White House?
Yes, where legal. See our betting guide, odds, favorites, and underdogs pages for detailed coverage.
Will there be refunds if a fight is canceled?
Standard UFC PPV policy applies: full main-event withdrawal typically results in partial refunds via the originating broadcaster. Individual fight changes do not trigger refunds.
Will Conor McGregor be on the card?
No. Conor McGregor is not scheduled to fight at UFC White House.
Will Jon Jones be on the card?
No. Jon Jones is not scheduled to fight at UFC White House.
Where can I find UFC White House predictions?
Our predictions page covers all seven fights with method, round, and confidence ratings.
Still have questions?
Browse the fight card, viewing guide, predictions, and odds for deeper coverage of each topic above.