UFC’s construction on the White House South Lawn is well underway. The promotion has made significant progress on the venue for UFC Freedom 250 since the first photos emerged.
The visual identity of UFC Freedom 250 is taking shape as construction advances. When photos first emerged on May 27, the temporary venue only had two intersecting arches outfitted with banners and dozens of lights. Updated photos show a fabric roof with an American flag design fitted onto the arches.
Crews have also begun erecting the stands, which will accommodate approximately 4,500 spectators, with 1,000 of those seats reserved for military personnel. The rest will be split between President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White for their guests.
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You can compare the photos above with the previous images released one week prior.
Construction has begun at the White House for UFC Freedom 250 🇺🇸 #UFCWhiteHouse
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UFC published online renderings depicting what the event will look like. The traditional Octagon will sit on a similar-shaped platform with LED panels featuring the star spangled banner. Two large screens projecting the fights will rest on the arches’ legs.
Fans can watch UFC Freedom 250 live from nearby The Ellipse Park. The park will accommodate up to 85,000 fans, free of charge, with large screens set up for viewing the fights. A two-day “Fan Fest” will also take place at The Ellipse on June 12 and 13, featuring a concert headlined by Zac Brown Band.
The event is advertised as a celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. It takes place on Trump’s 80th birthday.
UFC Freedom 250 features a truncated seven-fight card, streaming exclusively on Paramount+. A lightweight title unification fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headlines the card. In the co-main event, former two-division champion Alex Pereira fights Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. Other notable names competing include Sean O’Malley, Josh Hokit, Michael Chandler and Derrick Lewis.
