Conor McGregor has stated on X that he's keen to compete at U.S. President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House in 2026. 

UFC Event at the White House 

Trump announced at an Iowa gathering on Thursday that he aims to organize a UFC event for 25,000 attendees on the White House lawn as part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary in 2026. 

“We’re gonna have a UFC fight, think of this, on the grounds of the White House,” Trump said. “We have a lot of land there. We’re not going to build a little, we’re not, Dana (White, UFC CEO) is going to do it, a UFC fight, championship fight, full fight. We ‘re going to have some incredible events, some professional events, some amateur events, but the UFC fight is going to be a big deal.”

McGregor's Political Ambitions 

There has been no official statement from the UFC as of now, although Variety has reported that more details from the UFC will be revealed soon. 

McGregor made this X post yesterday evening: 

“July 4th next year is a Saturday, regarding President Trumps (sic) UFC White House event. I will be reigning President of Ireland just under 1 year when I step out on the lawns of the White House to throw down. Epic proportions! Or as I like to call it, Tuesday at the office. Vote McGregor.”

McGregor has stated multiple times that he is campaigning for the presidency in Ireland. 

Hasn’t competed in 4 years 

According to the reports here, the likelihood of that occurring is low. Moreover, keep in mind that McGregor is 36 and hasn't stepped into the Octagon since a TKO defeat to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, when he fractured his leg. He was expected to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but had to withdraw weeks in advance due to an injured toe. McGregor has dropped three of his past four UFC bouts. 

However, as excitement for the event grows, if McGregor stages a genuine UFC return, wagering would reach unprecedented levels. 

Mark Collier, a trader at BetVictor, informed Casino.org yesterday that gauging betting interest for such an event is challenging since nothing like this has occurred before. 

Jones Comeback?

“Hard to gauge really,” he said. “Not sure we’ve had such an unorthodox sort of venue before or even something remotely comparable. Personally, with the variables involved such as Donald Trump, outside set up and most crucially, bouts likely to be PPV level then surely we would expect above average business.”

This morning, it was reported that heavyweight Jon Jones has joined the UFC drug testing program shortly after revealing his retirement. That’s what he claims, in any case. Jones gave up the heavyweight title, which is currently held by Tom Aspinall. 

At 37, Jones is regarded as one of the finest UFC fighters ever. He’s also a declared supporter of Trump. A return heavyweight match with Jones on the White House lawn would generate enormous betting activity.