McGregor says offered $100 million to fight at White House UFC spectacle

Conor McGregor has claimed he was offered $100 million to fight at a White House UFC event planned for June 2026 on the South Lawn of the White House. The spectacle is being pursued by President Donald Trump in coordination with UFC chief executive Dana White to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Details of the plan surfaced after White was seen visiting the White House to discuss a high-profile fight in Washington.

McGregor wrote on X: "100 million to fight at the White House along with 100 U.S 'Golden Visas' for myself and family and friends." He said he looked forward to entertaining the fighting world again, calling it a pleasure he never takes for granted.

The Wall Street Journal, citing people involved in planning, reported the event is targeted for June 2026. Officials described a venue with fewer than 5,000 on-site spectators, while up to 85,000 people could access a viewing area. Trump has publicly announced that an agreement to stage the historic event was reached with White, who said through social media that the fight was on and that the plan had been finalized.

As part of the concept images released earlier, the event was shown with the White House lit in red, white and blue, a UFC octagon at the center of a makeshift arena on the South Lawn, and weigh-ins and press conferences staged outside the Lincoln Memorial. The Lincoln Memorial is undergoing renovations for a new museum and visitors’ center, complicating any on-site activity.

Other imagery depicted a fireworks display, a large weatherproof cover over the ring, and thousands of fans in viewing areas outside the built-up site. Social media reaction ranged from astonishment to intrigue, with some posts suggesting the spectacle could become one of the most watched sports events in history.

White has said there will be fewer than 5,000 fans in attendance, but up to 85,000 people may access a viewing area, depending on security and logistics. He added that McGregor, who has teased a return to competition after his 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier, has shown strong motivation to participate in the White House bout.

There has been no independent confirmation of McGregor’s precise financial terms, including the $100 million figure or the purported visas, and both sides have not publicly corroborated the exact arrangement beyond McGregor’s social posts. Nonetheless, the story underscores the scale and spectacle envisioned for a politically tinged sports event that blends boxing-style production with UFC combat.