UFC Freedom 250 · Sunday June 14, 2026 · Washington D.C.
UFC Freedom 250 — White House: Topuria vs Gaethje · Fight card, start times and how to watch
UFC Freedom 250 is the most historic mixed martial arts card ever promoted: for the first time, UFC will set up an octagon on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. The main event is Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title, with Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt in the co-main. Below: full fight card, country-by-country start times, where to watch live and broadcast partners.
Date
Sun Jun 14, 2026
Venue
White House · Washington D.C.
Country
United States
Promoter
UFC + White House
What is UFC Freedom 250 (UFC at the White House)?
UFC Freedom 250 is the card UFC, Dana White and the White House announced as the centerpiece of the United States 250th independence anniversary celebrations. The night will be staged on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. on Sunday June 14, 2026, with an open-air octagon and an invitation-only crowd.
It is the first time in history that a professional mixed martial arts contest is held inside a sitting presidential residence. The main event sees Spanish-Georgian champion Ilia Topuria defend the lightweight title against Justin Gaethje.
Where to watch UFC White House — Free & online
Official broadcast by country. Note: the main card is PPV in most regions; early prelims (4 PM ET) typically air for free on UFC Fight Pass and UFC's official YouTube channel.
| Country | Official broadcaster | Free prelims | Main card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN+ / ABC (select bouts) | ESPN+ / YouTube UFC | ESPN+ PPV ($79.99–89.99) |
| 🇬🇧 UK | TNT Sports | UFC Fight Pass | TNT Sports Box Office |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / Sportsnet (PPV) | UFC Fight Pass | Sportsnet PPV |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Main Event (Kayo) | UFC Fight Pass | Main Event PPV |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | HBO Max / Eurosport | UFC Fight Pass / YouTube | HBO Max (Eurosport — Warner Bros. Discovery) |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Fox Sports Premium / UFC Fight Pass | UFC Fight Pass | Carrier PPV |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | UFC Fight Pass | UFC Fight Pass | Combate PPV |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | DAZN | UFC Fight Pass | DAZN |
Broadcasters and PPV prices may change before fight night. This page will be updated as UFC publishes the official global distribution.
Watch UFC White House free — All the legal ways
Looking to watch UFC White House free, stream UFC Freedom 250 online free, watch Topuria vs Gaethje without paying or find UFC White House live free? Here is every legal option to follow the fight night on June 14, 2026 without touching pirate streams.
- Free early prelims on UFC's official YouTube and the free tier of UFC Fight Pass for selected preliminary bouts.
- Free highlights next morning on UFC YouTube: knockouts, submissions and post-fight interviews. Perfect if you skip PPV.
- Round-by-round live blogs on ESPN, MMA Fighting, Bloody Elbow or this site — free real-time text coverage of every round.
- Sports bars: many bars across the US, UK, Australia and the EU buy the commercial PPV. Search "watch UFC White House near me".
- Free trials of DAZN / TNT Sports / ESPN+: some regions offer 7-day free trials; sign up on fight day and cancel after.
- VPN + foreign broadcaster: legal in most countries, lets you buy the same PPV in a cheaper region.
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UFC Freedom 250 — Official fight card
Official lineup published by UFC. Subject to last-minute changes due to injury.
UFC White House start times by country
Official times: Prelims 4:00 PM ET (UFC Fight Pass) · Main Card 8:00 PM ET. Topuria-Gaethje walks out around 11:00 PM ET.
| Region | Prelims (4 PM ET) | Main Card (8 PM ET) | Main event (~11 PM ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 NY/DC (ET) | 4:00 PM Sun | 8:00 PM Sun | 11:00 PM Sun |
| 🇺🇸 LA (PT) | 1:00 PM Sun | 5:00 PM Sun | 8:00 PM Sun |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto (ET) | 4:00 PM Sun | 8:00 PM Sun | 11:00 PM Sun |
| 🇬🇧 London (BST) | 9:00 PM Sun | 1:00 AM Mon | 4:00 AM Mon |
| 🇪🇸 Madrid | 10:00 PM Sun | 2:00 AM Mon | 5:00 AM Mon |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney (AEST) | 6:00 AM Mon | 10:00 AM Mon | 1:00 PM Mon |
Frequently asked questions
▸Who is organising UFC White House?
UFC (Dana White) in partnership with the White House and the US 250th anniversary committee.
▸Is it really the first UFC at a presidential residence?
Yes. It is the first time UFC stages a professional event inside the White House or any sitting head-of-state residence.
▸Who is the main event?
Ilia Topuria (lightweight champion) vs Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title. Co-main: Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
▸Will any fights be on free TV?
Some early prelims will air free on UFC Fight Pass and the official UFC YouTube. The main card is PPV in most countries.
▸Can I buy a ticket?
No public sale. Access is invitation-only (White House + UFC).
▸How can I watch without paying PPV?
Legally, watch the free prelims and follow live results on sports media. Avoid pirate streams.
Following the 2026 sports summer?
The same summer that hosts UFC Freedom 250 also hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup across USA, Canada and Mexico. See the full schedule and where to watch free.