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Judge Clears White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn Sunday

A federal judge ruled Friday, permitting the White House to proceed with a UFC event this Sunday. The elaborate ring has already been constructed on the South Lawn for the South Lawn spectacle.

ESPN·Jun 12, 2026·via ESPN

Judge Clears White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn Sunday

Michael Rothstein Jun 12, 2026, 01:25 PM ET Close Michael Rothstein, based in Atlanta, is a reporter on ESPN's investigative and enterprise team. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. Follow on X

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/49041836/judge-oks-weekend-ufc-event-white-house)._

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