Dana White Says White House UFC Event Will Air Live On CBS
Dana White provides an update on UFC’s White House event.
Earlier this summer, a representative for the UFC confirmed that the company will host an event at the White House during the Independence Day celebration in 2026. The event will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
Speaking with CBS Mornings for a new interview, Dana White talked about the event, revealing that it will air live on CBS.
“It is definitely going to happen. I talked to him last night, him being the president. I’m flying out there at the end of this month and I’m going to sit down and walk him through all the plans and all the renderings. We’re going to start deciding what he wants and doesn’t want, but yeah, it’s definitely going to happen. Think about this, when you were just asking me at the beginning how I felt about where we are today — July 4th, 250th birthday of the United States Of America, live on CBS from the White House.”
This news comes after UFC and Paramount announced a seven year media rights deal on August 11. Click here to check out the full details of the deal.
Even with the new deal, White insists that the pay-per-view model is not dead. Check out his full comments here.
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