Dana White has unveiled the arena design for the upcoming UFC event at the White House, which will take place on the South Lawn with the White House visible in the background. The stage is currently being constructed in Europe and will be shipped to Philadelphia before being trucked to Washington D.C. White emphasized that UFC is covering all costs with no taxpayer money being used, positioning it as a gift to America for its 250th anniversary. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available for the Ellipse park area across from the arena. The two-day fan festival will accommodate over 100,000 fans and include press conferences, weigh-ins, live performances by Zac Brown Band, celebrity guests, and big-screen fight viewing.
