In a landmark decision by the UFC, the iconic White House lawn will host UFC Freedom 250, which will feature a highly anticipated bout between undefeated lightweight title holder Ilia Topuria and former champion Justin Gaethje. The main card is slated to start at 8 PM ET on Sunday (5:30 AM IST on June 15). Topuria will be keen to put on a strong competition after moving up from featherweight through knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. He clinched the lightweight belt by beating Charles Oliveira. Meanwhile, Gaethje heads into the contest on the back of a commanding victory against Paddy Pimblett.
The co-main event of UFC Freedom 250 will see a fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship. The winner is expected to challenge Tom Aspinall in the future. Pereira, a former two-division UFC champion, eyes history by going for a title in a third weight class, while Gane aims for the interim heavyweight gold for a second time in his career.
In other bouts, former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley takes on Aiemann Zahabi, while Michael Chandler goes head-to-head against Mauricio Ruffy in a lightweight clash. On the other hand, Derrick Lewis and Josh Hokit will battle it out in a heavyweight showdown, middleweight contender Bo Nickal will face Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes will lock horns against Steve Garcia in the featherweight division.
UFC Freedom 250 Fight Card
| Bout | Division | Fight |
|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Lightweight Title | Ilia Topuria (c) vs Justin Gaethje |
| Co-Main Event | Interim Heavyweight Title | Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane |
| Main Card | Bantamweight | Sean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi |
| Main Card | Heavyweight | Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis |
| Main Card | Lightweight | Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler |
| Preliminary Card | Middleweight | Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus |
| Preliminary Card | Featherweight | Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia |
UFC Freedom 250 Start Time And Live Streaming Details
When will UFC Freedom 250 start?
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM EDT on June 14, 2026. Indian fans can watch the event from 5:30 AM IST on June 15.
Where is UFC Freedom 250 taking place?
The historic event is being held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., USA. It marks the first UFC event ever being hosted at the White House and is part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
How to watch UFC Freedom 250 live streaming in India?
Indian fans can watch the event live on the Sony Sports Network, while its digital streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app and website.
Check out UFC Freedom 250 Live Streaming info for UK, USA, Canada and Australia:
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Paramount+ | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports | Paramount+ |
| Canada | Sportsnet / TVA Sports (first two bouts simulcast) | PPV |
| Australia | Kayo Sports | UFC Fight Pass |
