UFC Unveils 4,000-Seat White House Cage Design for Trump's 80th Birthday
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Updated · The New York Times · May 26
UFC Unveils 4,000-Seat White House Cage Design for Trump's 80th Birthday
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 26
A new rendering shows a star-spangled arch over the octagon on the White House South Lawn, where construction is already underway for the June 14 UFC event.
Trump said the temporary arena will hold more than 4,000 people, while a Freedom 250 Fan Fest on the Ellipse could draw 75,000 to 100,000 free viewers; weigh-ins are planned at the Lincoln Memorial.
Dana White said Trump proposed the White House fight while the two were watching a UFC event, and that White House staff began logistics talks the following Monday.
The bout is part of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary and underscores Trump’s long alliance with White, whose support has helped elevate the president’s standing in UFC circles.
What precedent does a commercial UFC event at the White House set for the future use of America's most iconic national landmarks?
As fighters walk from the Oval Office to the cage, how will this unprecedented venue transform the traditional fight night experience?
With a $60M price tag, what are the unseen challenges of building a UFC arena on the White House's historic South Lawn?