TKO CEO Ari Emanuel shared details about the UFC White House event, scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn. The card will not be as large as typical UFC events.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Emanuel said Dana White and the UFC team are actively planning the fights.
“At the White House, I think it’s 3,000 to 4,000 people in attendance, and then there will be other areas to watch the fights,” Emanuel said. “Dana’s working on it right now. There’s going to be approximately six to seven fights on June 14. He hasn’t said to us what the card is going to be, but I know they’re working pretty hard at it right now.”
“@danawhite is working on the White House event right now..
He hasn’t told us what the card is gonna be but I know he’s working hard on it” ~ @AriEmanuel @TKOGrp #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/9eNUfrt7SW
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 6, 2026
Dana White Leading Matchmaking Efforts
Emanuel emphasized that Dana White is in charge of arranging the matchups for this special event. While no fighters or title bouts have been officially announced, he made clear that the planning is underway and that the card will be smaller than a standard UFC pay-per-view lineup.
“I don’t know who is not watching that fight card,” Emanuel added, highlighting the interest the event will generate.
The White House event is unique for UFC, taking place in a prestigious location instead of a traditional arena. The six to seven fights will provide a select and high-profile lineup, ensuring that attention is focused on the marquee matchups once they are announced.
This confirms that fans can expect a carefully curated card, with Dana White managing all matchmaking and logistics for the June 14 event.
