UFC Freedom 250 is set to make history by hosting fights on the White House South Lawn on June 14. For fans eager to witness this unique event, 85,000 complimentary tickets will be distributed via a lottery system. Spectators will be able to watch the action unfold on large screens located on the Ellipse. UFC President Dana White announced this significant giveaway in March, encouraging fans to visit Washington, D.C., during that week.
The weigh-ins are scheduled for Friday at the Lincoln Memorial, starting at 8 p.m. ET, and will be accessible to the public free of charge. The main card will be broadcast live on Paramount+ directly from the White House grounds. Additionally, a fan festival will take place, featuring a headline concert by the Zac Brown Band, presented by Monster Energy.
The main event will see Ilia Topuria defending his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje. In a co-main event, Alex Pereira will challenge for the interim heavyweight belt against Ciryl Gane. The bantamweight division will be represented by Sean O’Malley facing Aiemann Zahabi, and in middleweight action, Bo Nickal is set to compete against Kyle Daukaus. Other anticipated matchups include Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia, and Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit.
How to Obtain Free Tickets for the UFC White House Freedom 250 Event
The registration process for the free tickets commenced on April 12 through the official websites ufcfreedom250.com or ufc.com/freedom250. Applicants were required to provide a $1 authorization hold for identity verification, with no actual charge incurred. Each individual was permitted to enter for a maximum of two tickets. Winners were notified via email following a random draw. It’s important to note that all tickets are non-transferable and cannot be resold.
Dana White emphasized the importance of attending for the entire week surrounding the President’s 80th birthday celebration. Fighters will be present for face-offs at the Lincoln Memorial. Access to the fan fest also requires tickets obtained through the same lottery. Attendees are advised to make accommodation arrangements in D.C. for the various events planned in conjunction with the U.S. 250th anniversary.
For the latest updates or information regarding potential resale alerts, fans should regularly check ufc.com/freedom250. However, official resale is prohibited by the event’s regulations. Due to security constraints, the number of seats directly at the venue will be limited, estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,000.