Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
Summary
A federal judge refused to stop a UFC mixed martial arts event planned to take place at the White House. The judge said the people suing did not show they would be harmed or that they had the right to sue. The event is scheduled for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations.Key Facts
- The UFC event called "UFC Freedom 250" will happen on the South Lawn of the White House on June 11, 2026.
- Two local residents filed a lawsuit to stop the event, claiming it broke rules about White House events and unlawful construction of a structure named the Claw.
- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied the request for emergency relief, saying the plaintiffs lacked standing and did not prove harm.
- The Claw is a 92-foot tall structure built to hold the UFC Octagon fighting area.
- The event will include seven fights, a press conference, fighter face-offs, a ceremonial weigh-in, and a concert by the Zac Brown Band.
- About 4,000 people are expected on the White House South Lawn, and 12,000 will watch from the nearby Ellipse.
- The event will be shown on Paramount+, a streaming service owned by the company that also owns CBS News.
- Over 700 subcontractors and more than 2,000 cleared participants are involved in organizing and running the event. UFC spent over $60 million preparing for it.
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