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The UFC is reportedly allocating up to $60 million for its historic White House event tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2026, on the South Lawn as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. The budget dwarfs previous UFC productions, with UFC 306 at the Sphere costing approximately $21 million. The event will feature 3,000-4,000 cageside guests with no general public tickets, while a secondary viewing area at The Ell could accommodate up to 85,000 fans. UFC CEO Dana White disclosed that replacing the grass on the South Lawn after the event could cost $700,000 to $1 million. The fight card is reportedly already built with six to seven matches, though Conor McGregor is not anticipated to participate.
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