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PHOTOS: UFC fight night held at White House

WTOP Staff

June 13, 2026, 6:02 PM

The stage is set for UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday night.

The mixed martial arts show is streaming on Paramount+ around 8 p.m. and is timed for Trump鈥檚 80th birthday and the celebration of the nation鈥檚 250th anniversary.

A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed to stage the fight.

Road closures started Thursday ahead of 鈥淯FC Freedom 250鈥� events, which include a on the Ellipse Saturday and the main card Sunday night.

See photos of the preparation and weekend events below.

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People dressed up as Revolutionary War soldiers performing outside the White House where the UFC fight will take place. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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Two people taking a photo in front of the “UFC Freedom 250” sign. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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Two people are squaring up inside the UFC cage. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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A man posing with a UFC championship belt. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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A replica of a WWE belt is featured on the National Mall. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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A look at the setup for Freedom 250’s “fan fest” on Saturday. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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Fan fest attendees pose at a step-and-repeat. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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Fans arrive for Saturday’s fan fest. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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The scene outside Saturday’s UFC fan fest as entry gates open. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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UFC President and CEO Dana White speaks during a UFC news conference at the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Fans line up for the “UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest” at the Ellipse on Saturday afternoon. (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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Freedom 250 organizers the fan fest will feature “immersive fan experiences, live shows featuring UFC athletes, celebrity appearances, and exclusive on-stage moments.” (WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)
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An audience members cheers as UFC heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit enters a UFC news conference at the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Audience members cheer and boo during a UFC news conference at the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of Sunday’s fight on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
Audience members cheer and boo during a UFC news conference at the Lincoln Memorial, ahead of Sunday's fight on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights is pictured on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Members of the media view the arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House is photographed Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House is photographed Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Thunderbirds and Blue Angels do a practice flyover of the White House, Octagon and Washington Monument, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington, ahead of the UFC fight. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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Workers continue building the cage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn in front of the White House, Friday, June 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
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Workers continue building the stage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House, center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Washington, as work also continues on the construction of the ballroom, right. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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