Dana White reveals White House arena details, over 70,000 apply for tickets

Dana White has shown how the arena will look for the upcoming UFC event at the White House, revealing that the stage is being constructed in Europe before being shipped to Philadelphia and then trucked to Washington D.C. White emphasized that the entire event is being funded by the UFC without any taxpayer money, calling it a gift for America's 250th anniversary. He stressed that the event transcends political affiliations and is about celebrating the United States. More than 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 fight weekend will feature a two-day fan festival including press conferences, weigh-ins, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, with over 100,000 fans expected to attend various events.