The Octagon® is heading to Washington, D.C., for one of the most talked-about nights in combat sports. This summer, the South Lawn of the White House will host a historic UFC event headlined by Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in a lightweight title fight.

So if you’re searching for where to watch this first-ever UFC White House event, here’s when and how to stream it live. 

Every historic minute streams live on Paramount+, the home of UFC. As is the hallmark of the UFC on Paramount+ era, there is no pay-per-view, and fans can watch the full fight card with any Paramount+ subscription.

It all goes down on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know, including how to livestream UFC at the White House and replay availability.

Where to watch UFC at the White House live

You can watch UFC at the White House, also known as UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje, live on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with a Paramount+ subscription to any plan, either Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium. There is no pay-per-view to watch live. There are no additional fees, either. Your Paramount+ subscription comes complete with livestream access. Plans start at $8.99 a month. 

What time does UFC at the White House start? 

UFC at the White House starts at 8 PM ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The fight card features six fights.

Check out the UFC schedule 2026 for a rundown of fight times for all announced upcoming events.  

Who is fighting at UFC at the White House?

The White House card is toplined by a title fight with lightweight champ Ilia Topuria battling interim title holder Justin Gaethje for sole control of the division.

Here’s a complete look at the announced fights of UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje:

  • Main event: (C) Ilia Topuria vs. #1 Justin Gaethje – lightweight title bout
  • Co-main event: (C) Alex Pereira vs. #1 Ciryl Gane – interim heavyweight title bout
  • #2 Sean O’Malley vs. #6 Aiemann Zahabi – bantamweight bout
  • #10 Mauricio Ruffy vs. #13 Michael Chandler – lightweight bout
  • Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus – middleweight bout
  • #2 Diego Lopes vs. #9 Steve Garcia – featherweight bout

How to watch UFC at the White House on Paramount+

To watch this epic unfold 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 this one, 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. Every UFC live event streams live and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers. Once UFC at the White House concludes, you can 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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