The cage match is on for tickets to Trump’s UFC fight at the White House
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on June 14 as part of his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, with tickets in extremely high demand and limited supply.
- Trump is personally selecting most of the 4,000-plus attendees, including military members, VIPs, administration staff, and friends, while the UFC is covering the event costs despite projecting a potential $30 million loss.
- Sponsorship packages offering ringside seats have reportedly sold for $1 million or more, serving as a lucrative fundraising avenue for Trump and a means for donors to gain favor with his administration.
- The ticket distribution process has been chaotic, with numerous requests overwhelming White House officials, and access largely reserved for those with close ties to Trump or his organization.
- The event is expected to be a major spectacle, featuring a specially constructed open-air arena on the South Lawn and live streaming for tens of thousands watching from nearby locations and online.