UFC Announces Freedom 250 Itinerary
The UFC has officially revealed the roadmap for the UFC Freedom 250 event.
Scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2026, the card will be staged directly on the White House grounds, serving as a dual tribute to the United States 250th celebration of The Declaration of Independence.
| Date | Activity | Start Time | Venue |
| Friday, June 12 | Kickoff Press Conference | 8:30 PM ET | Lincoln Memorial |
| Saturday, June 13 | Inaugural Fan Fest | 3:30 PM ET | The Ellipse |
| Saturday, June 13 | Official Stage Weigh-Ins | 8:30 PM ET | The Ellipse |
| Saturday, June 13 | Live Performance: Zac Brown Band | 9:30 PM ET | The Ellipse |
| Sunday, June 14 | Final Day Fan Fest | 3:30 PM ET | The Ellipse |
| Sunday, June 14 | UFC Freedom 250: Main Event | 8:00 PM ET | South Lawn, White House |
While the actual fight site on the South Lawn is restricted to an exclusive invite-only guest list of roughly 5,000 people, the public has not been forgotten. The 52-acre Eclipse park adjacent to the White House will serve as the primary destination for the general public. Dana White has announced that 85,000 free passes will be made available for the “Ellipse Watch Party.” Insiders suggest that this seven-fight showcase is the most capital-intensive event the promotion has ever staged. The confirmed bouts are as follows.
The Card
Undisputed Lightweight Title: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje (Unification)
Heavyweight Ambition: Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane (Pereira’s quest for a third-tier belt)
Bantamweight Showcase: Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
Big-Man Brawl: Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit
Middleweight Clash: Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus
155lb Feature: Michael Chandler vs. Mauricio Ruffy
Featherweight Firefight: Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia
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