The UFC is about to make history.
For the first time ever, the Octagon is heading to the White House, with UFC Freedom 250 set to take place on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C. The special event, which celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, features a stacked seven-fight card headlined by a lightweight title showdown between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Even better for fight fans? You won’t have to shell out extra money for a pay-per-view purchase.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch UFC at the White House.
When Is UFC Freedom 250?
UFC Freedom 250 takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
What Time Does UFC at the White House Start?
The main card begins at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT.
Unlike many recent UFC events, there is no separate preliminary card, with all seven bouts airing as one broadcast.
Where To Watch UFC at the White House Live:
UFC Freedom 250 streams exclusively on Paramount+.
The event is included with a Paramount+ subscription, meaning there is no additional pay-per-view fee required to watch the fights live or on demand.
Paramount+ plans currently start at $8.99/month.
Will UFC at the White House Be on CBS?
No.
While CBS Sports has extensive UFC coverage and preview programming surrounding the event, UFC Freedom 250 itself will not air on CBS. The historic fight card is streaming exclusively on Paramount+, with no linear CBS broadcast currently scheduled.
So if you’re planning to watch Topuria and Gaethje throw down on the White House lawn, you’ll need a Paramount+ subscription.
UFC Freedom 250 Fight Card:
Main Event:
- Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje — UFC Lightweight Championship
Co-Main Event:
- Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane — Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship
Also Scheduled:
- Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi
- Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit
- Steve Garcia vs. Calvin Kattar
- Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder
- Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett
(Fight card subject to change.)
How To Stream UFC Freedom 250 Online:
If you already subscribe to Paramount+, you’re all set. Simply log into your account and stream UFC Freedom 250 live on Sunday night.
New subscribers can sign up for the service and watch the entire event live, with no separate PPV purchase required.
This one promises to be unlike anything the UFC has ever produced — an outdoor event on the White House grounds featuring championship fights and one of the most unique backdrops in combat sports history.
