The UFC is set for its biggest event in history — and it’s going to take place on The White House’s South Lawn in Washington, D.C. The mixed martial arts league will hold six fights in the heart of the nation’s capital during its UFC Freedom 250 event, a commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary organized by Dana White, UFC’s president, and U.S. President Donald Trump. The event will coincide with the latter’s 80th birthday.
Can’t wait to see some of the top MMA fighters in the world, including Sean O’Malley, Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, duke it out in the octagon against the White House backdrop? Here’s your complete guide to catching the big event.
Don’t forget: You can watch the whole event on CBS and Paramount+ with DIRECTV. Sign up today to watch from the first bell.
When is UFC Freedom 250?
The Freedom 250 UFC White House event takes place on Sunday June 14 on the South Lawn of The White House. The undercard fights begin at 4 p.m. ET and the main event, the lightweight title between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, begins at 8 p.m.
How to Watch UFC Freedom 250
You don’t need to be at The White House in order to catch all of the historic action. Fans across the United States can watch every fight on CBS and Paramount+.
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UFC Freedom Fights 250 Schedule
The main event of the UFC Freedom Fights 250 is the lightweight title between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. All times listed in ET. Times are subject to change.
Fight Card
| Fight | Weight Class/Title | Time | Channel |
| Ilia Topuria (c) vs. Justin Gaethje (ic) | Lightweight Championship | 8:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane | Interim Heavyweight Championship | CBS | |
| Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi | Bantamweights | Starting at 4 p.m. | CBS |
| Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler | Lightweights | CBS | |
| Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus | Middleweights | Paramount+ | |
| Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis | Heavyweights | Paramount+ | |
| Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia | Featherweights | Paramount+ |
What is the schedule for UFC Freedom 250?
For fans attending the festivities in Washington, DC, there are a handful of events all weekend to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.
Friday June 12
Official press conference with Dana White at the Lincoln Memorial – 8:00 p.m. on Paramount+.
Saturday June 13
Fan Fest Day 1 at The Ellipse with ceremonial weigh-ins followed by a Zac Brown Band concert – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday June 14
Fan fest and watch party at The Ellipse – 3:30 p.m. ET.
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