UFC White Home: Begin time, battle card, TV channel, climate forecast, odds for Freedom 250 occasion

UFC White Home takes place in Washington, D.C. as we speak, climate circumstances allowing.

The long-discussed UFC Freedom 250 occasion is being held exterior on the South Garden of the well-known workplace and residence of the sitting US president, the place an octagon has been specifically constructed beneath a towering 92-foot metal arch known as the ‘Claw’ that weighs some 600 tonnes and is adorned within the colors of the American flag.

Round 4,300 spectators will likely be in attendance in non permanent seating because the UFC heads to the White Home to have fun the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, whereas additionally marking the eightieth birthday of President Donald Trump, who will watch on at ringside.

The occasion – which has reportedly price round $60million (£44.7m) to stage – seems to be set to go forward regardless of a lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Venture final weekend in District of Columbia federal court docket, looking for an emergency injunction.

Nevertheless, the climate may but disrupt issues, with rain, thunderstorms and searing warmth forecast for Sunday within the US capital.

Whereas not fairly as star-studded as initially hoped, the cardboard options loads of intriguing fights and is headlined by the undefeated Ilia Topuria returning to defend his UFC light-weight title towards two-time interim champion Justin Gaethje.

Former light-heavyweight and middleweight champion Alex Pereira strikes as much as heavyweight to battle Ciryl Gane for the interim crown, whereas ex-bantamweight titlist ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley takes on Aiemann Zahabi as he continues on the comeback path following his successive losses to Merab Dvalishvili.

Derrick Lewis was added to the White Home card by UFC president Dana White at Trump’s request, with Josh Hokit his opponent in one other heavyweight showdown.

Michael Chandler is the underdog as he faces Brazilian light-weight Mauricio Ruffy, after a middleweight tussle between Bo Nickal and Kyle Daukaus.

The seven-fight card opens with Diego Lopes battling Steve Garcia after his newest unsuccessful featherweight title problem towards Alexander Volkanovski.

Along with the 4,300 battle followers on the South Garden, tens of hundreds extra individuals are anticipated to observe UFC Freedom 250 on large screens at The Ellipse – a 52-acre park that lies simply exterior the White Home, the place entrance is free however tickets are required.

UFC Freedom 250 takes place on the South Garden of the White Home in Washington, D.C. on Sunday June 14, 2026.

It’s the first skilled sporting occasion ever to be staged on the White Home.

The occasion will get underneath means at 8pm ET on Sunday evening, which is 5pm PT and 7pm CT. It’s a well-known late-night affair for British battle followers, the place it will likely be 1am BST on Monday morning.

There are not any prelim bouts scheduled on the White Home, early or in any other case, with the prolonged essential card as a substitute comprised of seven complete fights.

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje – light-weight title bout

Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane – interim heavyweight title bout

Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi – bantamweight bout

Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis – heavyweight bout

Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler – light-weight bout

Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus – middleweight bout

Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia – featherweight bout

TV channel and reside stream: UFC Freedom 250 is being proven reside within the USA through Paramount+.

Within the UK, protection is accessible on TNT Sports activities 1 and HBO Max from 1am.

The UFC’s grand present on the White Home may but be spoiled by the inclement climate circumstances.

The present forecast for Sunday night in Washington, D.C. is for heavy thunderstorms, with searing temperatures probably reaching as excessive as 36 levels Celsius throughout the day.

Justin Gaethje to win: 7/2

Alex Pereira to win: 9/10