Dana White reveals White House UFC arena design and logistics

Dana White showcased how the arena will look for the UFC event at the White House, emphasizing that the White House will be visible in the background during fights. The production team found a stage currently being built in Europe that will be shipped to Philadelphia and then transported by truck to Washington D.C., where it will be erected on the South Lawn. White stressed that UFC is funding the entire event without using any taxpayer money, positioning it as a gift to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com. Free tickets will be available for the Ellipse, a park across from the arena, with expectations of over 100,000 fans attending fight weekend events. The two-day fan festival will include a press conference, weigh-in ceremony, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, along with celebrity guests and big-screen fight viewing.