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

Dana White showcased how the arena will appear for the historic UFC event at the White House, emphasizing that the White House will be visible in the background during fights. The custom stage is being constructed in Europe before being shipped to Philadelphia and then trucked to Washington DC, where it will be erected on the South Lawn. White stressed that UFC is funding the entire event privately without using any taxpayer money, positioning it as a gift from the organization for America's 250th anniversary celebration. More than 70,000 people have already submitted ticket applications through UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available for the Ellipse, a park across from the arena that can accommodate over 100,000 fans across fight week activities. The two-day fan festival will include press conferences, weigh-ins, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, along with celebrity guests and big-screen fight viewing.