The UFC is making history on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as it brings a full fight card to the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with fans able to watch the entire main card live on Paramount+. The event is headlined by UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje in a title unification fight. It is the first professional combat sports event ever held at the White House.
When does Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje start and where can fans watch UFC Freedom 250?
Fans in the United States can tune in beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Unlike many major UFC cards, this event is not being offered through the traditional pay-per-view model. The seven-fight main card will stream exclusively on Paramount+, according to UFC event information and broadcast listings.
Here is the key viewing information:
Details | Information |
| Event | UFC Freedom 250 |
| Date | June 14, 2026 |
| Location | White House South Lawn, Washington, D.C. |
| Main Card Start Time | 8 p.m. ET |
| Streaming Platform | Paramount+ |
The card has attracted huge attention because of its unusual venue and the championship fights at the top of the lineup.
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Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira lead historic White House fight card
The main event features undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The winner leaves Washington as the undisputed king of the UFC lightweight division.
{{/usCountry}}The main event features undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria against interim champion Justin Gaethje. The winner leaves Washington as the undisputed king of the UFC lightweight division.
{{/usCountry}}The co-main event brings another major matchup as former champion Alex Pereira takes on Ciryl Gane in an interim heavyweight title fight.
UFC Freedom 250 main card
Weight Class | Fight |
| Lightweight Championship | Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje |
| Heavyweight | Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane |
| Bantamweight | Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi |
| Lightweight | Michael Chandler vs Mauricio Ruffy |
| Middleweight | Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus |
| Featherweight | Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia |
| Heavyweight | Derrick Lewis vs Josh Hokit |
The full lineup was confirmed by UFC event listings ahead of fight night.
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UFC brings the Octagon to the White House for the first time
Months of planning went into turning part of the White House grounds into a fight venue. A custom-built arena and Octagon were installed on the South Lawn, creating one of the most unusual settings in UFC history. Reports say thousands of invited guests are expected on-site, while many more fans will follow the action through the live broadcast.