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White House UFC arena construction underway after Trump announcements about fight
visibility comment0 event May 26, 2026 timer 16:41
The centerpiece of a makeshift Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn of the White House took form on May 25 as construction crews installed a soaring 90-foot tall, open-air structure that stands out dramatically from most views of the building.
Below the arc will be a 5,000-seat arena and octagon-shaped cage where UFC fighters will square off on June 14 ‒ a spectacle President Donald Trump has promised will be the "biggest event we’ve ever had at the White House." The event falls on the president’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.
Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/05/26/ufc-white-house-fight-construction-trump/90258565007/
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