UFC offers $1.5M tickets for White House event
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- UFC announced a luxury ticket package priced at $1.5 million for the White House event, including reception, press conference, weigh‑ins, concert access and WWE integration.
- UFC Freedom 250 will be staged on the White House South Lawn on 14 June, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, with 4,300 on‑site spectators (mostly military) and 85,000 free public tickets at nearby Ellipse Park.
- UFC is spending roughly $60 million on the production, making it the most expensive single‑sport event ever held at the White House.
- Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje in the headline lightweight unification bout, while Alex Pereira meets Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
- Donald Trump met the fighters in the Oval Office, presented commemorative red‑white‑blue belts and said each combatant will be fighting their “toughest test” at the show.
Why it matters: UFC secures a $60 M, high‑profile showcase, while ultra‑wealthy patrons spend $1.5 M each, boosting the promotion’s cash flow and giving Trump a publicity platform amid his legal battles and diplomatic talks.
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