UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday

The venue is expected to host a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June to also mark the US’s 250th anniversary Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Construction is under way on the White House lawn for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that will host a cage match next month to mark the US’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The mixed martial arts fight is planned for 14 June. Continue reading...

Cecilia Nowell · Tue, May 26, 2026, 4:13 PM
US news | The Guardian

UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday

The venue is expected to host a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June to also mark the US’s 250th anniversary

Construction is under way on the White House lawn for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that will host a cage match next month to mark the US’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

The mixed martial arts fight is planned for 14 June.

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