Dana White reveals White House event arena design, over 70,000 ticket requests

Dana White showcased how the arena will look for the upcoming UFC event at the White House, confirming that the stage is being built in Europe before being shipped to Philadelphia and then trucked to Washington D.C. The stage will be erected on the South Lawn with the White House as the backdrop. White emphasized that UFC is funding the entire event as a gift for America's 250th anniversary, with no taxpayer money being used. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available at the Ellipse park across from the arena. The event will include a two-day fan festival featuring a press conference, weigh-ins, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, with more than 100,000 fans expected to attend across the fight week activities.