Conor McGregor Just Named a Staggering Price for a Potential White House Fight
Conor McGregor’s next fight might just take place in front of the White House. The UFC is reportedly planning a major card at the South Lawn to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, and McGregor has already declared his interest, even if his return comes with a headline-making demand.
Though nothing is confirmed, McGregor’s public statements, timing, and negotiation approach are turning this potential event into something far more complicated than a typical UFC comeback.
UFC Plans a High-Profile Event in Washington
The UFC has started laying the groundwork for an event unlike anything in its history. UFC President Dana White confirmed that plans are underway to host a fight card on the South Lawn of the White House. The idea reportedly came from President Donald Trump, who wants to mark America’s 250th birthday with a high-visibility show. UFC typically holds its biggest cards during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, but for 2026, the plan is to move the entire week’s festivities to Washington, D.C., ahead of Independence Day.
The event is expected to draw over 85,000 spectators, most of whom will watch the bouts from screens set up around President’s Park. Dana White has already posted mock-up visuals of an Octagon positioned in front of the White House. Currently, no matchups have been confirmed for the card, but the logistics and concept have entered an advanced planning stage.
McGregor Names His Price and Conditions
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Conor McGregor made his interest in the event clear when he posted a public message outlining his conditions for participation. He said he would accept a spot on the card for a payment of $100 million. He also asked for 100 U.S. “Golden Visas” for himself, his family, and close associates. The financial ask matches the amount he previously claimed he earned in his 2017 boxing match against Floyd Mayweather.
Meanwhile, his visa request refers to a new immigration program announced by the Trump administration earlier this month. The program offers expedited visa approval in exchange for a $1 million gift to the Commerce Department. McGregor’s demands would make this one of the most enormous disclosed paydays in UFC history, well beyond what participants typically earn under the current pay structure. Consequently, the public nature of the ask adds pressure for all parties involved.
A Return Framed as a National Deal
According to McGregor, his negotiation process for this event differs from his past UFC deals. During an appearance at a BKFC event in Manchester, he said he wasn’t handling talks as an individual athlete. Instead, he was dealing directly with the United States government “on behalf of Ireland.”
McGregor also said the Trump administration supported the idea, although no government officials confirmed it. The MMA fighter has long tried to tie his identity to broader national and cultural moments, and this latest claim fits into that pattern.
If this event materializes with McGregor on the card, it could set an unusual precedent for athlete-government negotiations, particularly around large-scale entertainment events with diplomatic or cultural overtones.