UFC's 2026 White House Lawn Fight Card

Charlie Zschau Updated: Mar 11 2026 15:03

Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will face interim champion Justin Gaethje to be the undisputed champion on the White House Lawn.

The UFC event at the United States Capital has been dubbed Freedom Fights 250, and will feature a a six-fight slate, and co-main events.

Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje will be preceded by Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, who will be fighting for the interim heavyweight title while the current heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall recovers from an eye injury sustained while fighting Gane last year.

Although many fans were hoping to see Jon Jones or Conor McGregor's name on the White House card, they will still be served two highly anticipated fights featuring some of the best athletes in the sport.

The event is scheduled for June 14th, 2026, and was confirmed by Dana White and U.S. President Donald Trump.

UFC White House Event: Main Card

Co-Main Event Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Lightweight
Co-Main Event Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane Heavyweight
Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi Bantamweight
Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler Lightweight
Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus Middleweight
Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia Featherweight

Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Preview

Topuria (17-0) is widely considered one of the most dangerous knockout artists in UFC, and is a two-weight champion.

Topuria took time off to deal with personal matters in late 2025, but will be back for his first title defense against Gaethje on the White House lawn.

Gaethje (27-5), is one of the most successful UFC athletes to never hold an undisputed title. Gaethje will contest his third title against Topuria after coming up short in 2020, and 2022.

At 37-years-old, this may be the American's last great opportunity to win a UFC title. Gaethje claimed the interim championship in Topuria's absence in a victory over Paddy Pimblett in the first UFC event of 2026.