Dana White reveals White House event arena design and logistics details

Dana White has unveiled how the UFC arena will appear at the upcoming White House event, stating the Octagon will be positioned with the White House 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 emphasized that UFC is funding the entire event without using any taxpayer money, calling it a gift to America for the nation's 250th anniversary. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available for the Ellipse park across from the arena, which can accommodate over 100,000 fans. The two-day fan festival will include press conferences, weigh-ins, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, with celebrity guests and big-screen fight viewing planned.