Oct 5, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump to host UFC fight at White House on his 80th birthday

Rebecca Falconer

President Trump, wearing a red cap with white "USA" writing and a navy jacket with a US flag, white shirt and red tie, speaks into a mic in front of sailors in white uniform at a celebration for the Navy's 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday. — President Trump at a celebration for the Navy's 250th anniversary at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday. Photo: Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images

President Trump said Sunday the UFC fight at the White House that's part of celebrations marking 250 years since the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence will take place on June 14.

The big picture: Trump didn't mention it during his speech at a celebration of the Navy's 250th anniversary in Norfolk, Virginia, which revealed for the first time the date of the "America250" event and that it would be "at the White House on the grounds," but June 14 is also his 80th birthday.

Of note: UFC fighter Conor McGregor told Fox News last week that he "will compete in the White House for America's 250th birthday."

Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to Axios' Sunday evening request for more details on the fight.

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