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UFC Freedom 250: Where to Watch the White House-Hosted MMA Event Online

By Lisa Andersen
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. On Sunday, June 14, the White House is set to host its first professional sporting event in U.S. history: UFC Freedom 250. The UFC’s $60 Million Made-for-TV event inten

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.

On Sunday, June 14, the White House is set to host its first professional sporting event in U.S. history: UFC Freedom 250.

The UFC’s $60 Million Made-for-TV event intentionally coincides with Trump’s 80th birthday. Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band is scheduled to perform the national anthem at the televised main fight on June 14. The three-time Grammy-winning country group also headlined the June 13 UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest.

At a Glance: How to Watch UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje

The main card, hosted at the White House South Lawn, is set for Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m ET/5 p.m. PT, and will be broadcast live on Paramount+.

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The main event is the UFC Lightweight Championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, while the co-main event is the UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Other matchups include Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus and Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia.