Trump Outlines 100,000+ Seater Stadium For UFC White House

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his plans for the UFC White House event on June 14, promising the construction of a temporary “stadium” capable of hosting over 100,000 people. 

Trump stated that the structure would be “something that’s really amazing” to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While the President mentioned 100,000 people, UFC CEO Dana White provided a more conservative breakdown. 

The Logistics

• The South Lawn (5,000 seats): An invitation-only arena will be built directly on the White House grounds. There will be no public ticket sales for this area.
• The Ellipse (85,000+ seats): Across the street at the 52-acre park known as The Ellipse, the UFC will set up a massive public “fan zone.” This area will feature giant screens, a stage for concerts, and interactive zones.
• The Budget: White reiterated that the event is a private investment by the UFC

Trump Reacts

“They are going to put up something that’s really amazing. It’s really having to do with our great 250th birthday, where we’re having so many wonderful things. UFC is coming, as you know, in front of the White House. They’re building, literally, a stadium, and going to have over 100,000 people,” Trump said 

A unique benefit of this project is its funding model. UFC CEO Dana White has confirmed that the event is expected to exceed the $20 million spent on the Las Vegas Sphere at UFC 306. This means the federal government receives a world-class celebration of the 250th anniversary without the use of taxpayer funds.

White Reacts

“No, we’re eating the whole thing. So yeah, it’s going to be a historic one-of-one fight, and just like I talked about with the Sphere, we’re going to make the Sphere look like f—ing ash tray money,” White stated

The UFC is even covering the $700,000 cost to fully restore the South Lawn turf after the event. Meanwhile, the influx of 100,000 visitors to the heart of D.C. provides a massive boost to the local area, creating a “Super Bowl effect.”

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