Trump is building a 5,000-seat UFC cage outside the White House to celebrate the country's 250th
Fortune • • sports
Key Points:
- An octagon-shaped UFC cage is being constructed on the South Lawn of the White House to host a fight on June 14, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
- The fight venue will feature a red, white, and blue stage with a towering stars-and-stripes arch, two large live-action screens, and thousands of temporary seats, including space for a full marching band.
- The event is part of a broader semiquincentennial celebration that includes an IndyCar race near the White House and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall.
- Trump announced the venue will accommodate 5,000 spectators, with up to 85,000 free tickets available at the fight site and a nearby park, amid high public demand despite criticism of the fight card’s limited championship bouts.
- This UFC event is among several White House renovations and additions led by Trump, including changes to the Rose Garden, new patios, a Presidential Walk of Fame, and extensive structural modifications.