White House Builds 5,000-Seat UFC Arena for June 14 Fight as Trump Marks 80th Birthday
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Updated · WRAL News · May 26
White House Builds 5,000-Seat UFC Arena for June 14 Fight as Trump Marks 80th Birthday
10 articles · Updated · WRAL News · May 26
Crews have begun assembling a temporary semi-circular structure on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, the June 14 event President Donald Trump will host.
The setup includes the octagon, spectator stands and a Pennsylvania-built backdrop structure, with the South Lawn expected to seat about 5,000 people.
Paramount+ will stream the 8 p.m. fight card, while overflow spectators will watch on giant screens at the Ellipse near the White House.
June 14 aligns the event with Flag Day and Trump's 80th birthday, after a June 12 Lincoln Memorial press conference and a June 13 fan fest and Zac Brown Band concert.
How does hosting a UFC event redefine the historic purpose and image of the White House?
Will the White House South Lawn become the world's most exclusive sports venue after this event?