UFC Freedom 250 Press Conference: Live Stream with Topuria, Pereira, and More

UFC Freedom 250 press conference start time: Watch live stream with Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and more

Every fighter competing at the White House, including Justin Gaethje and Sean O'Malley, will be in attendance on Friday

By Shakiel Mahjouri

May 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET • 1 min read

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The entire UFC Freedom 250 roster is converging on Newark, New Jersey. Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and the 12 other fighters on the White House card arrive for a pre-fight press conference the day before UFC 328.

UFC Freedom 250 , named in celebration of the United States' birthday, takes place on the White House lawn on June 14. Every athlete competing on the card will be at Friday's press conference. Expect a very different flavor compared to Thursday's presser with Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland .

This press conference might not have the vitriol of UFC 328 's main event, but it features some of the promotion's best and most popular fighters. Topuria and O'Malley always have something to say. Pereira and Justin Gaethje are exciting fan favorites. And good luck keeping Josh Hokit from the microphone, especially after putting on a heavyweight classic  with Curtis Blaydes.

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Friday's press conference will stream live on Paramount+ and the official UFC YouTube channel.

Where to watch UFC Freedom 250 press conference

Date:  May 8 Location:  Prudential Center -- Newark, New Jersey Start time:  5 p.m. ET Watch live:  YouTube and  Paramount+

UFC Freedom 250 press conference attendees

- Ilia Topuria - Justin Gaethje - Alex Pereira - Ciryl Gane - Sean O'Malley - Aiemann Zahabi - Josh Hokit - Derrick Lewis - Mauricio Ruffy - Michael Chandler - Bo Nickal - Kyle Daukaus - Diego Lopes - Steve Garcia

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_Originally reported by [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/ufc/news/ufc-freedom-250-press-conference-start-time-watch-live-stream-ilia-topuria-alex-pereira/)._