How to Score a Ticket to the UFC’s White House Fight—If You’re Elite Enough
Imagine it: a historic UFC cage match unfolding on the South Lawn of the White House, framed by the White House itself on one side and the Washington Monument on the other—a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle planned for July 4, 2026, part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
Here’s what we know about ticketing (or the lack thereof):
Expect No Public Ticket Sales
UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that due to intense security protocols and Secret Service involvement, there will be no seats sold to the general public. Instead, access will be tightly controlled and invite-only, with all tickets likely being comped.
The Criteria for Getting In
If you’re hoping to park it on the South Lawn, here’s how you might:
Be a VIP or Sponsor Expect invites to go to high-level sponsors, media personalities, select government officials, or major contributors to America250 celebrations.
Undergo Background Screening Anyone attending will need to pass rigorous background checks, no exceptions.
Have Influential Connections Leveraging relationships with UFC executives, America250 task force members, or influential political figures could increase your odds.
Impossible? Maybe. Historical—even if exclusive, yes.
Though it’s unprecedented for a professional sporting event to be held at the White House, organizers and Dana White appear fully committed. The event is slated to be broadcast live on CBS, supported by a major media deal between UFC and Paramount.
No Tickets, No Problem—If You Watch at Home
For the rest of us not in the invitee list, the UFC has lined up live streaming options on Paramount+, with a potential simulcast on CBS. So grab your snacks and your screen—you’ll still get front-row access—just from your couch.
TL;DR
No public tickets.
Attendance is VIP-only with background checks.
Likely accessible only via high-level connections or sponsorship.
