UFC at the White House takes place Sunday (June 14). The historic UFC event, also known as UFC Freedom 250, streams live and on demand on Paramount+, the home of UFC. There is no pay-per-view. There is no simulcast.
The fight card is headlined by a lightweight title bout, with Ilia Topuria defending his belt against Justin Gaethje, and an interim title bout, with Alex Pereira taking on No. 1-ranked challenger Ciryl Gane.
If you’re searching for where to watch this first-ever UFC White House event, read on for everything you need to know to watch it live and on replay.
Where to watch the fight live
You can watch UFC at the White House live on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 14, with a Paramount+ subscription. The cost to watch is your Paramount+ subscription; your subscription comes complete with livestream and on-demand access. Plans start at $8.99 a month. There is no pay-per-view or added charge.
Can I watch UFC at the White House on CBS?
No. UFC at the White House is streaming exclusively on Paramount+. The event is not being simulcast. You’ll find all bouts from the seven-fight fight card in one place: Paramount+.
When does the fight start?
UFC at the White House: Topuria vs. Gaethje starts at 8 PM ET/5 PM ET, on Sunday, June 14. The event brings the Octagon® to Washington, D.C.
Here’s the UFC at the White House schedule at a glance:
UFC at the White House: Topuria vs. Gaethje
- Date: Saturday, June 14, 2026
- Venue: The White House (Washington, D.C.)
- Start time:
- Main card: 8 PM ET/5 PM PT
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Streaming (Español): Paramount+
- Streaming (Português): Paramount+
Note: Fight card is subject to change.
Check out our UFC schedule 2026 for a full rundown of fight times for all announced events.
Is UFC at the White House pay-per-view?
No. There is no pay-per-view or upsell charge to watch UFC at the White House. Access to the full fight card is included with your Paramount+ subscription.
Can I watch the fight without cable?
Yes. You can watch UFC at the White House without cable. When you have a Paramount+ subscription, you can watch and stream the full fight card live and on demand — no cable subscription needed. Plans start at $8.99 a month.
Who’s fighting at UFC at the White House?
The UFC at the White House card boasts seven fights. The event is toplined by a lightweight title bout with interim champ Justin Gaethje (27-5-0), the star of UFC 324, taking on undefeated champ Ilia Topuria (17-0-0) for sole control of the division. The co-main event is an interim title bout with Alex Pereira (13-3-0), the light heavyweight champ who vacated his title to move up in weight class, making his heavyweight debut against No. 1-ranked contender Ciryl Gane (13-2-0).
Here’s the full list of announced fights for UFC at the White House:
- Main event: (C) Ilia Topuria vs. #1 Justin Gaethje – lightweight title bout
- Co-main event: #2 Alex Pereira vs. #1 Ciryl Gane – interim heavyweight title bout
- #3 Sean O’Malley vs. #6 Aiemann Zahabi – bantamweight bout
- #5 Josh Hokit vs. #9 Derrick Lewis – heavyweight bout
- #9 Mauricio Ruffy vs. #13 Michael Chandler – lightweight bout
- Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus – middleweight bout
- #2 Diego Lopes vs. #9 Steve Garcia – featherweight bout
Note: Fight card is subject to change.
Is there a trailer?
Yes. There is a trailer for UFC at the White House. Watch it here.
How to watch on Paramount+
To watch UFC at the White House on Paramount+, all you need is a Paramount+ subscription. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started.
- Step 1: Choose your plan. Paramount+ offers two plans: Paramount+ Essential, and Paramount+ Premium. You can watch all UFC events, including UFC Freedom 250, with either plan. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for more details on plans and pricing.
- Step 2: Sign up. New subscribers can sign up for Paramount+ via ParamountPlus.com or the Paramount+ app (available on your compatible smart TV, device, and/or via Google Play or the Apple App Store). (CC required. T&C required.)
- Step 3: Watch it live on your device with Paramount+. It’s that easy.
Paramount+ supports:
- smart TVs
- mobile phones and tablets
- desktop web browsers
- Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV
- gaming consoles
No separate pay-per-view purchase is needed to watch the fights on Paramount+.
Can you watch UFC at the White House after it airs?
Yes. You can watch UFC at the White House after it streams live. In the UFC on Paramount+ era, all UFC live events stream live and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers. Once UFC at the White House concludes, navigate to the UFC show page or the UFC on Paramount+ hub to watch and catch up with full-fight replays, highlight clips and more.
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