Summary
The White House is building a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn for an event called UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14 to celebrate 250 years of American independence. The event will have two championship fights and will primarily host military members, with many free tickets for the public nearby.
Key Facts
- The UFC cage will be set up on the South Lawn of the White House.
- UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2024.
- Two championship title fights will headline the event.
- About 4,300 people, mostly military members, will watch live at the White House.
- 85,000 free public tickets will be available at Ellipse Park near the White House.
- No tickets will be sold to the general public.
- VIP "high roller" packages may cost around $1.5 million.
- UFC will spend about $60 million on the event but will not seek to make a profit.
- This is the first professional live sporting event held on White House grounds.
- The event is part of a series of changes and construction projects made by President Trump at the White House.
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