UFC announces full card for historic event at the White House

The UFC has officially unveiled the full fight card for the highly anticipated UFC White House event, scheduled for June 14, 2026.

“It’s done,” UFC CEO Dana White announced during the UFC 326 broadcast. “We’re ready to roll. Here we come, Washington D.C.”

 

 

 

 

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At the top of the marquee, undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will make his long-awaited return in a unification title fight against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje. 

Topuria has been out of commission since his technical knockout win over Charles Oliveira in June 2025, while Gaethje solidified his claim by defeating Paddy Pimblett in the main event of UFC 324 last January.

In the co-main event, Alex Pereira—who recently vacated the light heavyweight throne—will take on Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt. Elsewhere on the card, former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley returns to action against rising contender Aiemann Zahabi. Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia will round out the rest of the main card.

Dubbed UFC Freedom 250, the event is being hailed as the promotion's most ambitious showcase to date. Staged on the White House South Lawn, the octagon will serve as the centerpiece for a unique celebration marking 250 years of American independence.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News