Dana White reveals when he will begin building White House card ahead of UFC 324

Dana White says the UFC’s long-awaited White House card is edging closer to reality, though he’s not ready to give a precise timeline just yet.

UFC President Dana White addressed growing speculation during a recent sit-down interview with TMZ Sports.

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The event is shaping up to be one of the company’s most ambitious projects to date, following the record-setting UFC 306 in Las Vegas.

Dana White confirms plans for UFC White House card

Speaking to TMZ Sports ahead of UFC 324, Dana White revealed that work on the card will begin almost immediately after the pay-per-view wraps up.

“This Saturday, when the fights end. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, we’ll be matchmaking the White House event…

“I haven’t thought about it yet. We haven’t gotten that far. I said I wouldn’t touch this card till February. Now, I think we’ll have it dialed in by the second week of February,” White said.

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White added that the White House card will be a milestone for the promotion, representing a level of spectacle the UFC has never attempted before.

His comments suggest the UFC aims to finalise the lineup in early February, with him dismissing early rumours linking stars like Conor McGregor and Jorge Masvidal to the historic card.

UFC 324 to mark key point in 2026 calendar

UFC 324, headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, is already a key moment in the 2026 schedule.

White indicated that the momentum from that card will carry directly into the White House event, shaping the promotion’s direction for the rest of the year.

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With planning now underway, the UFC is preparing for a spectacle that could define the next phase of its global growth.

The White House card represents both a cultural milestone and a powerful statement about the sport’s reach in 2026.

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